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Thursday, March 28
The $530 million major renovation of the CTA brown line was scheduled to begin this past Spring, but was put on hold because construction bids were too high. No progress has been made in choosing new construction companies, but the CTA will be asking for new bids soon. Until then, our much-loved neighborhood under-the-El businesses (e.g., Beans n Bagels at Montrose) are spared the wrecking ball for another few months. CTA officials assure us the late start won't delay the projected completion date of December 31, 2009.