Detroit People Mover Shutdown For Trackwork Begins Sunday

The Detroit People Mover (DPM) is closing for approximately 14 days starting on Sunday, June 12 to replace a rail switch and special section of track along on the guideway.
Construction will begin following a full-service day on Saturday, June 11, from 9 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning. The system will resume its normal operating schedule at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, June 27. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the project are answered here.
Passengers who use the People Mover for non-emergency transportation will be able to commute throughout downtown on certain Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) bus lines that travel within the Central Business District. For travel on any DDOT bus within the boundaries of M-10 (Lodge Expressway), I-75 (Fisher) and I-375, passengers will only pay a fare of $.50.
The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) currently operates inbound service within the immediate downtown Central Business District.
DDOT customer service operators are standing by at (313) 933-1300 or toll-free (888) DDOT-BUS (336-8287) to direct you to the nearest inbound bus line. The customer service hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Seniors or customers with limited mobility can arrange for transportation from People Mover stations with Checker Cab. Customers may call (313) 963-7000 for GPS dispatch of the nearest vehicle. Checker Cab city rates are published and standard fares apply, with an average cost of $6.00 between downtown destinations. MetroLift paratransit services may also be available for individuals requiring ADA accessibility by contacting DDOT at (313) 933-1300.
A standard activity among rail systems, rail replacement is necessary as a result of accumulated wear on the track and to maintain a state of good repair. The Detroit Transportation Corporation has performed this project once prior in 2008, when 2,800 feet of People Mover track was replaced along six curves.