Lawrence station (CTA) explained

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Lawrence
Line1:Red
Grid:4800N 1200W
Size:.85
Status:Temporarily closed
Type:Chicago 'L' rapid transit station
Style:CTA
Address:1117 West Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60640
Coordinates:41.9691°N -87.6585°W
Tracks:4
Bicycle:Yes
Rebuilt:1995, 2012, 2021 - 25
Accessible:Starting 2025
Pass Year:2020
Passengers:340,496[1]
Pass Percent:-65.1
Pass Rank:72 out of 143
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Lawrence is a temporarily closed 'L' station on the Chicago Transit Authority's Red Line. It is an elevated station located at 1117 West Lawrence Avenue in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The adjacent stations are Argyle, located about to the north, and Wilson, about to the south, serving as alternate stations remaining open while Lawrence is closed for reconstruction. Four tracks pass through the station, though the two western tracks are out of service for reconstruction with all trains passing through without stopping on the two eastern tracks. Prior to demolition in 2021, there was a single island platform in the center of the tracks; Purple Line weekday rush hour express service used the outside tracks and did not stop. Lawrence station is located in the historic Uptown entertainment district. Nearby attractions include the Aragon Ballroom, the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge, the Riviera Theater, and the Uptown Theatre.

History

Lawrence station opened in 1923, shortly after the Northwestern Elevated Railroad was elevated between Wilson and Howard. The original station house was demolished and replaced with a temporary structure in 1995.[2]

Red & Purple Modernization Project

Closure of the Lawrence station (along with Thorndale, and Jarvis on the Red Line and South Boulevard and Foster on the Purple Line) was proposed in three of the CTA's six potential options for the renovation of the Purple Line and northern section of the Red Line.[3] In two plans, the station would be replaced by a new auxiliary entrance at Ainslie from Argyle, while in the third replacement would be by an auxiliary entrance at Winona from a new subterranean station at Foster.[4]

As part of Phase I of the Red & Purple Modernization Project, the station closed for demolition beginning on May 16, 2021, and a newly constructed station will reopen in December 2025. The new station will feature wider platforms, better lighting, and be accessible to passengers with disabilities.[5] [6] [7] [8]

Bus connections

CTA

Notes and references

Notes

The station is closed for reconstruction and is scheduled to reopen in December 2025.

References

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Annual Ridership Report  - Calendar Year 2020 . Chicago Transit Authority, Ridership Analysis and Reporting. January 19, 2021. May 31, 2021 .
  2. Lawrence. Chicago-"L".org (URL accessed September 24, 2006).
  3. News: Roberts. Bob. CTA Riders Voice Their Opinions. January 28, 2011. CBS Chicago.com. January 27, 2011.
  4. Web site: Environmental Impact Statement Scoping Information. North Red and Purple Modernization Project. Chicago Transit Authority. January 28, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20161129191729/http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/rpmproject/RPM_-_web_ScopingBook_redpurple_FTA.pdf. November 29, 2016. dead.
  5. News: Major Red Line Reconstruction Begins Soon, Starting With Demolition Of 100-Year-Old Stations, Tracks. Block Club Chicago. Ward, Joe. 20 April 2021. 20 April 2021.
  6. Web site: CTA unveils new Red Line station designs. Cindy. Hernandez. January 28, 2021. Chicago Sun-Times.
  7. Web site: Four CTA Red Line stations are getting a makeover. Zach. Long. Time Out Chicago.
  8. Web site: CTA Red & Purple Modernization: Lawrence to Bryn Mawr Modernization Project. CTA.
  9. https://www.transitchicago.com/travel-information/alert-detail/?AlertId=76180