EAST LAKE STATION SOUTH ENTRANCE CLOSES BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 9,
2026
Parking, Station Access,
and Buses Move to North Side
ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is moving
into the next phase of the East Lake Station Rehabilitation project with the
closure of the south entrance and south pedestrian bridge beginning Monday,
March 9, 2026. The closure is necessary for the replacement of the south
pedestrian bridge and is anticipated to last approximately two months.
This milestone follows the reopening of the north entrance, which
now includes a new elevator, upgraded flooring, and enhanced lighting. With ADA
access added to the north side, construction crews will now shift focus to the
southern end of the station.
Beginning Monday, March 9, 2026:
All customers must use the north entrance. The 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 launch of the
NextGen Bus Network on April 18, 2026, only Route 34 will continue serving East
Lake Station. Details are available at MARTA.
Free Shuttles: A free, ADA-accessible shuttle will run
between the north and south parking lots during service hours for customer
convenience.
MARTA
Reach: MARTA's
new on-demand service for Zone 302 (Kirkwood/Candler Park) will operate out of
the north lot starting Saturday, March 7. For more information visit MARTA.
StationSoccer: Both pitches and parking will remain
available and accessible during construction.
Temporary Road Closures: Temporary closures on College Avenue are
planned for mid-April during the pedestrian bridge removal and installation.
Advance notice will be provided through signage and communications as dates are
confirmed.
Construction Timeline
The project team has been focused on coordinating construction work that will
occur over an active freight line and busy street. MARTA’s construction
partners have completed much of the bridge construction while it was in the
parking lot, reducing the time needed for bridge installation and minimizing
customer impact.
Additional enhancements at East Lake Station include new ADA
ramps, fresh paint, upgraded curb and gutter features, and other aesthetic and
functional upgrades aimed at improving safety, accessibility, and rider
comfort.
For more information and updates on this project, please visit MARTA.
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