Detroit People Mover Shutting Down For Repairs Before Auto Show

DETROIT — The Detroit People Mover is briefly closing down ahead of the Detroit Auto Show for much-needed repairs, according to the Detroit Transportation Corporation.

The people mover will shut down for Monday and Tuesday so crews can smooth the monorail's tracks (also known as rail grinding) before the Detroit Auto Show, which begins Wednesday, officials said.

"The equipment is hoisted onto the guideway," Detroit Transportation Corporation General Manager Robert Cramer said. "It will make calibrations along the track to ensure that the rail is corrected and restored. We expect passengers and pedestrians will appreciate the difference — a quieter ride that will be a noticeable change."

Officials said the monorail will open back up to regular service on Wednesday. In addition, officials said the people mover will open one hour earlier on the weekends and close one hour later on Sundays until the end of the show on Sept. 24.