Bell MTS Place skywalk to close all summer for renovations

A busy section of downtown Winnipeg's skywalksystem is set to close for the summer.

The Bell MTS Place skywalk connecting Portage Place and Cityplacealong Hargrave Street, through the areaincluding the bridgeto Cityplacewill be closed for renovations starting May 6.

True North Sports & Entertainment, which owns and operates the downtown arena, says the renovations will include new flooring and an upgrade to lighting and the skywalk's colour scheme.

"The result will be a brighter and more durable space designed to withstand the heavy volume of foot traffic," reads a release from True North.

Thework,part of True North's multi-year improvement plan for Bell MTS Place,is expected to leave the skywalk closed until September.

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