STM closes 3 metro stations on Blue Line due to structural issues [Video]

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has closed three metro stations on the Blue Line — Saint-Michel, Fabre and D’Iberville — indefinitely as a preventive safety measure after discovering major structural issues.

“The ongoing work at the Saint-Michel station has revealed significant deterioration of certain main beams above the walkway, following an assessment by the engineering teams,” the STM said in a press release.

“Given the location of the track equipment necessary for train turnaround, the Fabre and D’Iberville stations must also be closed.”

The public transit agency said that further assessments are required to determine the structural work to be carried out, which will likely take several days or even weeks.

(Credit STM)

“As the STM’s priority is to ensure the safety of its employees and customers, the Company has taken the difficult decision to cease metro service at these three stations immediately.”

The STM will provide a shuttle bus …