The Detroit People Mover will be closed for four weeks this summer to replace 1,800 feet of track along six curves. Specifically, it will be closed from 2am July 20 until 6:30am on August 18. General Manager Barbara Hansen said track needs to be replaced as a result of wear that has accumulated over the past 21 years of operation. The rest of the track is in good shape, but the friction caused by trains moving along some of the sharpest turns on the system have resulted in enough wear that they need to be replaced.
DPM staff recognize the inconvenience this may create and have worked to shorten the construction schedule as much as possible. They held a public briefing this afternoon to provide a more full explanation. More information is available online or from staff at 313-872-2202.