Stretch of Light Rail Closing This Weekend, Starting Friday 6-26

By PAUL WALSH, Star Tribune

Last update: June 23, 2009 – 1:01 PM

A stretch of light rail is closing this weekend for construction.

Metro Transis buses will replace the trains between the 46th Street and Mall of America stations from 11 p.m. Friday until 3:30 a.m. Monday. Trains will operate normally elsewhere along the Hiawatha Line.

Buses will operate more frequently than trains, but bus trips will take longer than train rides. Transit staff will be at key rail stations to direct customers to the buses.

Construction crews are lengthening rail platforms at stations to accommodate three-car trains. In addition, crews are working at rail/roadway intersections to upgrade the signaling system.

Paul Walsh • 612-673-4482

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