Lightfoot, city leaders celebrate completion of CTA bypass project

It was a big step forward for the North Belmont "Red-Purple Reconstruction Project."

On Monday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and other leaders celebrated the completion of the new bypass.

A 100-year-old track structure is also being replaced.

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Eventually, the completed project will allow more trains to flow through the area, reducing overcrowding and delays.

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