Detroit People Mover Will Shut Down For Repairs After Labor Day

DETROIT — The Detroit People Mover will close down later this year for track repairs, according to officials.

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

Officials believe replacing sections of the track will extend the system's infrastructure and provide a smoother ride for guests.

The track sections that will be improved include:

• Beaubien at Lafayette (Bricktown, Greektown)
• Beaubien and Macomb Str 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)

The system is expected to return just before Thanksgiving. Officials said the project will cost just under $5 million, which is funded through federal and state grants.