ATLANTA – Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority trains will temporarily skip Garnett Station from Sept. 13 to Oct. 26, so construction crews can replace the 40-year-old platform pavers.
Rail service on the Red and Gold Lines will operate as scheduled, but trains will not stop at Garnett.
During the skip stop, customers will not be able to access Garnett Station. A complimentary bus shuttle will operate between Garnett and Five Points Station; customers are advised to allow an additional 15 minutes for their trip.
Alternatively, train service can be accessed at nearby Five Points, north of Garnett, or West End, south of Garnett. Local bus service will run as scheduled.
Replacing cracked and missing platform pavers at Garnett will reduce trip hazards and make walking and rolling easier. New pavers will be easier to clean and replace in the future.
As with the skip stop at Brookhaven Station last fall, temporarily restricting customer access to the work zone ensures the safety of construction crews and customers, and significantly reduces construction timelines and costs.
The Garnett Station Rehabilitation project is part of MARTA’s multi-year, roughly $1 billion Station Rehabilitation Program designed to improve and enhance safety and aesthetics at all 38 rail stations.
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