New Metra 147th Street/Sibley Boulevard Station Improves Accessibility

Metra, Chicago, IL, has reopened its 147^th Street/Sibley Boulevard Station on the Metra Electric Line in Harvey, following a more than two-year complete rebuild and upgrade project.

The station features a new elevator for accessibility, a new covered staircase, a kiss & ride lane, bicycle parking, improved pedestrian pathways, a new platform covered by a canopy, and warming shelters.

“We are excited to officially open the 147^th Street Station, which will serve as a welcoming gateway to the city of Harvey and to our system,” said Metra CEO/Executive Director Jim Derwinski. “Metra’s investment at 147^th Street and our ongoing program to improve stations along the Metra Electric Line and across our system make our service more attractive and easier to use.”

The project was the first significant upgrade to the station in nearly three decades. Elgin-based IHC Construction Companies LLC oversaw construction on the $20.8 million project, which was funded by the state’s Rebuild Illinois program, FTA, and a Cook County Invest in Cook grant. IHC committed to subcontracting 25 percent of the work to minority and women-owned firms.

“When my administration launched the historic Rebuild Illinois capital plan, our mission was clear: revitalize neglected infrastructure for communities across the state,” said IL Governor JB Pritzker. “The newly reopened 147^th Street Metra Station delivers on that promise. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of IDOT and Metra, the upgraded station will enhance daily commutes for Harvey residents, making travel safer, more efficient, and accessible.”