FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 17,
2026
PEACHTREE CENTER STATION
ROLLING ENTRANCE CLOSURES BEGIN MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026
Both Elevators, at Least
One Entrance on North and South End to Remain Open
ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)
is making improvements to Peachtree Center Station in advance of this summer’s
World Cup that will involve temporary rolling entrance closures beginning
Monday, March 30, 2026, through late May. Both elevators and at least
one entrance on the north and south end will remain open. Customers should
follow signs to open entrances and listen to station announcements.
Monday, March 9 – late
May: Restrooms closed for renovations.
Use restrooms at nearby stations to the north (Civic Center, North
Avenue, Midtown) or the south (West End).
Monday, March 30 –
Friday, April 17, 2026 (estimated): Southeast entrance (Streetcar stop side
near Georgia Pacific building) closed. Southeast elevator remains open.
Cross Peachtree Street
to use southwest entrance (library side) unless elevator access is needed.
Thursday, April 9 –
Friday, April 24, 2026 (estimated): Northwest entrance (post office side)
closed. Northwest elevator remains open.
Cross Peachtree Street
to use northeast entrance (food court side) unless elevator access is needed.
The post office will remain open.
Date dependent on
previous phase: Southwest entrance (library side) closed.
Cross Peachtree Street
to use southeast entrance (Streetcar stop side near Georgia Pacific building).
Southeast elevator remains open.
Date dependent on
previous phase: Northeast entrance (food court side) closed.
Cross Peachtree Street
to use northwest entrance (post office side). The street entrance to the food
court and retail shops will remain open.
Improvements include:
- Escalator repairs
- Granite repairs
- Pressure washing
- Deep cleaning
- Repainting with a
graffiti-resistant coating
- Drain cover replacement
- Full replacement of
restrooms with “smart” remote access, new fixtures, and surfaces that are
easier to clean.
Future rehabilitation work is planned at Peachtree Center and
information will be shared once available.
This project is a part of MARTA’s multi-year, approximately $1
billion Station Rehabilitation Program designed to improve and enhance safety
and aesthetics at all 38 rail stations.
To learn more about this project, visit MARTA.
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