Image Description: The rendering above shows an aerial view of a planned renovation of Decatur Square, which sits above MARTA’s Decatur Station. The improvements include a new performance stage, added greenspace, a playground, new public restrooms, and improvements to MARTA’s bus terminal. Courtesy of City of Decatur.
RIDER ALERT
From Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, to Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, the western entrance (bus loop side) to MARTA’s Decatur Station will temporarily close for renovations of the public square above the station.
All customers must use the eastern entrance on Church Street (400 Church Street, Decatur, GA 30030) to enter and exit the station for trains. Buses will continue boarding in the bus loop, and bus service is unchanged.
Customers who transfer between buses and trains must:
(1).jpg "Decatur Station West Entrance (Tunnel)")
Image Description: The image above shows construction progress on the pedestrian tunnel leading to the western entrance to Decatur Station. Yellow support beams hold the tunnel intact until improvements are complete.
Project Overview
This project is managed by City of Decatur and includes renovations to the bus terminal and western entrance to Decatur Station. This is not a MARTA Capital Project but will impact MARTA customers. According to the City, the estimated completion for the entire Decatur Square renovation is late Spring 2026.
Decatur Station’s western entrance closed in early July to protect MARTA customers during the pedestrian canopy removal. Due to a construction delay, the western entrance will be closed again temporarily from Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, to Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, to complete the remaining work on the pedestrian tunnel.
Known as the
“Decatur SquareShake Up,” these improvements are a part of the city’s “Decatur Town Center Plan 2.0.” The estimated $8.5 million project will transform the downtown Square into a community-centric and family-oriented space which includes:
- Improvements to the MARTA bus terminal
- North McDonough Plaza expansion
- New performing arts stage
- Additional green space
- Children’s playscape
- Addition of public restrooms
MARTA is committed to maintaining ADA accessibility for its customers throughout the duration of the renovations to the station. Sidewalk detours and shuttles will comply with accessibility standards.
Access to Decatur Square and surrounding businesses will remain open to the public, with only specific portions of the square closed during construction.
 (1).jpg "Construction on Decatur Plaza above the Station")
Image
Description:
The image above shows construction on the plaza located above the station. Crews
removed the old bandstand and prepare to install a new performance arts space and expanded lawn.
Resources/Documents
Stay Informed
For questions about MARTA service during this project, please contact:
MARTA Customer service
404-848-5000
custserv@itsmarta.com
For questions about the City of Decatur’s Square renovation, please contact:
David Junger
City of Decatur
Deputy City Manager
404-370-4102
David.Junger@decaturga.com