MARTA Closing Airport Station for Six Weeks Starting April 8

March 18, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

ATLANTA — The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) will close its Airport Station for six weeks starting Monday, April 8, and running through Sunday, May 19, to renovate the concourse and platform levels.

MARTA service will continue to and from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via a bus shuttle between College Park Station and the North Terminal Lower Level, downstairs from North Baggage Claim, 22 hours a day, 4 a.m. to 2 a.m.

During this closure, MARTA will remove and replace the floor tiles on the concourse and platform levels at the station as well as prepare the site for the new canopy structure. These improvements will enhance the safety and appearance of the rail station to best serve travelers and employees at the world’s busiest airport.

MARTA said the closure is necessary to ensure the safety of both customers and workers while also significantly reducing the overall construction time by 17 months.

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