The Detroit People Mover will be closed for nearly two weeks as essential work gets completed for the winter season, officials said.

Operations are suspended from Monday through Nov. 22, allowing crews to install a new track switch, representatives said in a statement.

"The 10-day project will wrap up the series of guideway assessments and upgrades that can only be completed by closing the system for this length of time," the release said.

The Detroit Transportation Corporation is slated to restart the elevated train service in time for Thanksgiving week festivities. Hours are extended on Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. until midnight for the Detroit Lions vs. NY Giants game and the Jonas Brothers concert.

Meanwhile, DTC is asking residents and stakeholders to participate in its grant-funded syst

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