Construction To Shut Down MAX
The Downtwon Transit Mall renovation project has been effecting automobile traffic downtown for months, but get ready for yet another hassle. This weekend, from September 28 through the 30th, the MAX will have a plethora of service interruptions and station closures throughout downtown while new light rail is being installed at the crossings of the existing MAX rails. At least eight MAX stops will be shut down for part of the day on Friday, and five of those stops, including the Library, Pioneer Courthouse Square, and the 3rd Ave. stops, will be closed through the end of regular service on Sunday.
These service delays and station closures are sure to be a pain for many weekend commuters, but Tri-Met is doing what it can to relieve the problem. Temporary shuttle buses will be running through downtown to connect MAX riders from one end of the construction area to the other, and, it is hoped, that through the use of these shuttles, delays will be kept to a minimum.
Delays and interruptions shouldn't come as a surprise to any downtown commuters, however, as the Mall renovation has been going on for nearly a year. And problems such as this will certainly crop up in the future, so be prepared – we still have TWO YEARS before the project is finally completed.
Click here for more information on this weekend's MAX service interruptions.
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