Traffic & Transit

Detroit People Mover Resumes Next Week: Officials

Officials temporarily shut down the people mover after Labor Day for 11 weeks so crews can rebuild some sections of the track.

DETROIT — The Detroit People Mover will resume operations next week just in time for Thanksgiving after 11 weeks of maintenance, according to officials.

The service resumes next Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 6:30 a.m. and will run non-stop until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, according to officials.

All passengers can still board and ride for free while the Detroit People Mover pushes forward with its 2024 zero-fare pilot program, according to the train's website.

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Officials temporarily shut down the people mover after Labor Day for 11 weeks so crews can replace sections of track that are in need of improvement.

Sections that were improved include:

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  • Beaubien at Lafayette (Bricktown, Greektown)
  • Beaubien and Macomb Street from Monroe around to Randolph (Bricktown, Greektown, and Cadillac Center)
  • Park from Woodward to Washington (Grand Circus Park)
  • Bagley near Clifford (Times Square)
  • Cass near Lafayette (Michigan)
  • Atwater and Hart Plaza from Riverwalk to across M-10/Lodge & Jefferson (Financial District)
  • Jefferson and Beaubien from Randolph around to Larned (Millender, Renaissance Center)

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