The main entrance of Fabre metro station on Montreal’s Blue Line will be closed for the duration of a major construction project, with reopening scheduled for the winter of 2028. The shutdown affects the primary access point for passengers, requiring commuters to rely on the station’s secondary entrances while work proceeds.
Fabre station, located in the heart of Montreal, Quebec, serves a steady flow of riders on the Blue Line. With the main doorway unavailable, travelers will be directed to the alternate access points that remain operational. Signage and station staff will guide passengers to these entrances, ensuring continued service despite the limitation.
The decision to close the main entrance stems from the scale of the construction effort, which cannot be accommodated while the entry remains open. The project is classified as a major construction undertaking, necessitating a complete shutdown of the primary portal to allow crews to work safely and efficiently. No further details about the nature of the construction have been released, but the timeline extends to the winter of 2028, indicating a multi‑year effort.
Commuters who regularly use Fabre station are advised to plan for the altered access routes and allow extra time for travel, particularly during peak periods. The station’s other entrances will continue to provide entry and exit, and the transit authority expects that overall service on the Blue Line will remain uninterrupted.
Authorities have emphasized that the closure is temporary and tied directly to the construction schedule. Once the work concludes in the winter of 2028, the main entrance is slated to reopen, restoring the station’s full range of access points for passengers.