MARTA Moving Into Next Phase of East Lake Station Rehabilitation Project

ATLANTA — The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority will begin the next phase of its East Lake Station rehabilitation project in early March, closing the station’s south parking lot and then shutting down the south entrance and pedestrian bridge for an expected two months as crews replace the bridge.

MARTA said the south parking lot will be closed to vehicles on Monday, March 2. The agency said riders should use the north lot, which it expects to have sufficient capacity for daily use, but noted it could fill during special events. Pedestrians and bus customers will still be able to use both the north and south entrances through March 8.

Beginning Monday, March 9, MARTA will fully close the south entrance and the south pedestrian bridge. All customers will be required to enter through the north entrance, which MARTA recently reopened after work that included a new elevator, upgraded flooring, and enhanced lighting. MARTA said the north elevator will remain in service.

Bus operations will also shift. MARTA said routes currently operating from the south side — Routes 2, 19 and 34 — will be rerouted to the north side during the closure. After the NextGen Bus Network launches on April 18, MARTA said only Route 34 will continue serving East Lake Station.

To help customers during the closure, MARTA said it will operate a free, ADA-accessible shuttle between the north and south parking lots during service hours. The agency said StationSoccer parking and both pitches will remain open and accessible throughout construction.

MARTA also said temporary closures on College Avenue are planned for mid-April during the pedestrian bridge removal and installation, with advance notice to be provided once dates are confirmed.

MARTA said its contractors have completed much of the bridge construction in the parking lot to reduce the time needed for installation over an active freight line and a busy street. Additional station improvements include new ADA ramps, fresh paint, upgraded curb and gutter work, and other safety and accessibility upgrades.