Cracks in tunnel prompt partial closure of Metro Green Line – Montreal | 24CA News
A portion of Montreal’s underground subway system was shut down Monday, simply in time for the night rush residence.
The Société de Transport de Montréal stated on Twitter that the Green Line, between Lionel-Groulx and Frontenac, was closed following an unspecified incident.
In an electronic mail to Global News, nonetheless, the STM stated cracks within the vault of the tunnel linking Berri-UQAM and Saint-Laurent had been discovered by its engineering staff following a water leak.
It shouldn’t be recognized how lengthy the closure will final, however the STM stated the protection of its clientele and workers is a high precedence and due to this fact it has requested the City of Montreal to divert heavy car site visitors between Berri and Saint-Laurent streets.
The STM insists the closure is preventative, however can’t say but when service will resume.
Teams are being despatched in to research and reassess the scenario.
“To mitigate the impact on customers faced with this exceptional closure, the STM will set up a temporary shuttle bus service that will be offered continuously from 5 p.m. until the last train passes between the Berri-UQAM and Frontenac stations, and this , until further notice,” a press launch by the STM reads in French.
“The shuttle will stop at each green line metro station on this section and will be available in both directions.”
Alternatively, commuters can use the Orange Line within the downtown core.
The STM stated personnel shall be at “strategic locations” in affected stations to assist folks get to the Orange Line or the correct shuttle bus.
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