MEDIA ADVISORY
February 22,
2023
MARTA EAST LAKE STATION
IMPROVEMENTS BEGIN MARCH 13th
North Pedestrian Bridge,
Parking Lot to Close Until October
ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)
has renewed its focus on Service, Experience, and Expansion
or SEE. Starting next month, MARTA will begin deconstruction and replacement of
the north pedestrian bridge at East Lake rail station. Once the work is
complete, customers will SEE improved Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
accessibility with a new elevator and a cleaner, safer bridge with new
flooring, lighting, and paint.
The north pedestrian bridge and north parking lot at East Lake
Station will close beginning Wednesday, March 13. All customers must use the
south pedestrian bridge and south parking lot to reach train and bus service at
East Lake Station. The East Lake StationSoccer pitch in the north lot will
remain open with limited parking.
There will be occasional road closures on West Howard Avenue and detours when
the old bridge is removed, and the new bridge installed. Road closures will be
announced well in advance.
Beginning March 13, MARTA will operate a Mobility shuttle that will pick up
from the front platform of the north side of the station and drop off at the
entrance of the south side of the station. MARTA Mobility provides ADA
accessible service to anyone unable to ride or disembark from our regular MARTA
transit services. Please allow an additional 15 to 20 minutes for Mobility
services.
Similar work is
planned for the south bridge after the north bridge reopens in October. For
information on rail station improvements visit MARTA (itsmarta.com).
SEE the
progress and stay connected to MARTA:
Twitter (X) –
@MARTAtransit and @MARTAservice
Facebook –
@MARTAtransit
Instagram – @MARTAtransit
Customer
Service – 404-848-5000
Project Manager
– Aubrey Bickerstaff (abickerstaff@itsmarta.com)
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