EDMONTON — If you see fog coming out of the exhaust shafts near the downtown LRT stations this weekend, don’t be alarmed.
ETS personnel will be testing the fan system in the downtown LRT tunnels near Churchill, Central and MacEwan Stations. The work will be done between 1 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. Sunday, March 1 and Monday, March 2.
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The testing is designed to measure the effectiveness of the fan system to quickly and efficiently remove smoke. ETS staff will use special events fog to simulate smoke during the tests.
Nearby residents may see fog coming out of the exhaust ventilation shafts, but shouldn’t worry; it’s a normal part of LRT operations and maintenance.
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