At Miller Station in Gary, the South Shore Line (SSL) would realign the existing track and construct a second track, a new station building, two new high-level platforms, and two storage tracks. The storage tracks will enable our exclusive Gary to Chicago service to depart from Miller. A key element of the double tracking project, is INDOT's relocation of US 12 to merge with US 20 east of Lake St. The City of Gary is planning an improved station building, transit-oriented development (TOD) around the station, and expanded parking, some of which will serve the SSL station.

At the Portage/Ogden Dunes Station, the SSL would construct a new high-level platform and related track improvements.

At the Dune Park Station, the SSL would construct a second low-level boarding platform (adjacent to the existing high-level platform) and related track improvements.

The Beverly Shores Station would be improved with a second low-level platform.

At 11th Street in Michigan City, the SSL would construct two new high-level platforms in addition to the track improvements. The SSL is collaborating extensively with Michigan City regarding a proposed station building and surrounding improvement. Michigan City is planning for TOD and expanded parking, some of which will serve the SSL station. 

Construction. The SSL received a Full Funding Grant Agreement from the Federal Transit Administration in January 2021. The SSL issued bids for Construction Contract 1, 2, and 3 on January 7, 2021. Contracts 3 and 4 will soon be released. This is a Design-Bid-Build project. The FTA will continue to provide oversight throughout the construction process.