Image description: Construction crew members use a lift to install support outside of the south bridge in preparation for bridge replacement.
RIDER ALERT
Temporary Road Closure Friday, April 17 – Monday, April 20, 2026
College Avenue will close between Park Place and East Lake Drive from 6 p.m. Friday, April 17 to 4 a.m. Monday, April 20 for replacement of the old south pedestrian bridge with a new pedestrian bridge at East Lake Station.
- Detour signs will guide rerouted traffic. The road will be closed to all motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists.
- Rail/bus service continues. Please board buses, park, and enter the station on the north side of East Lake Station. The south side is closed for construction.
- The MARTA Mobility shuttle currently running between the north and south sides of the station will continue to operate during the road closure.
- Rail service will be single-tracking over the weekend for this project and may continue to single-track through the evening on Tuesday, April 21. This may cause rail delays and customers should plan extra time for their trip. Click here for more service details.
Image description: The image above shows a map of the temporary road closure on College Avenue between Park Place and East Lake Drive, with the road closures marked in red. The road will close from 6 p.m. Friday, April 17, to 4 a.m. Monday, April 20.
South Entrance Closure Began Monday, March 9, 2026
The south pedestrian bridge replacement requires the closure of the south entrance, parking lot, and pedestrian bridge for approximately three months.
As of Monday, March 9, 2026:
- Station Access: All customers must use the north entrance. North elevator remains in service.
- Buses: All routes currently operating from the south side will be rerouted to the north side (Routes 2, 19, and 34). After the Bus Network Redesign launches on April 18, 2026, only Route 34 will continue serving East Lake Station. Details are available at
itsmarta.com/nextgen2.
- Free Shuttles: A shuttle will run between the north and south lots during service hours for customer convenience. The shuttle is free and ADA-accessible.
- Parking: The south parking is closed. Parking is available in the north lot. We anticipate ample parking for daily use, but it may fill up during special events.
- MARTA Reach: MARTA's new on-demand service for the 302 - Kirkwood/Candler Park Zone operates out of the north lot. For more information visit
itsmarta.com/reach.
- Station Soccer: Both pitches and parking will remain available and accessible during construction.
Image Description: The map above shows the south entrance, parking, and bridge closing on March 9. Buses, parking, and elevator access will be open on the north side of East Lake Station. A shuttle runs between sides.
Partner Toolkit
The toolkit includes sample project communications, graphics, and images for the south entrance closure.
Access Partner Toolkit
Image description: The image above shows demolition of flooring on the old south pedestrian bridge.
Current Status
Construction.
Construction for the replacement of south bridge began on March 9, 2026. Estimated completion will be in late May 2026.
Construction on the north side of East Lake Station is complete. The new north bridge and new north elevator have opened, making the north entrance fully ADA accessible.
Overview
East Lake Station opened in 1979 and is one of the first stations being renovated under MARTA’s Station Rehabilitation Program. Renovations include a new pedestrian bridge and new elevator on the north side along with a new pedestrian bridge on the south side.
Project Features:
- New elevator on north side of the station
- New cleaner, safer pedestrian bridges on north and south sides
Parking lot improvements with resurfacing, striping, ADA improvements, light poles, and surveillance cameras
Image Description: An interior image of the new north elevator. The interior of the cab has floor to ceiling windows allowing sunlight to stream in along with new doors and railing.
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Please submit comments or questions regarding the project to:
Antario Williams
Senior Project Manager
awilliams7@itsmarta.com