MARTA to Close Five Points Peachtree Entrance as Next Phase of Transformation Begins

By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | October 12, 2025

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) will take another major step in its ongoing Five Points Station transformation project this Monday, October 13, as crews close the Peachtree Street entrance and the federal employee tunnel to prepare for demolition of the concrete canopy.

Starting October 13, all passengers will need to use the Forsyth Street entrance, which will serve as the only access point to the city’s central transit hub during this phase of construction.

What Riders Need to Know

The following service changes remain in place:

Alabama Street and Broad Street Plaza entrances remain closed.
Restrooms are closed.
Customer service offices have temporarily relocated and will eventually reopen at Ashby Station.
All bus routes continue boarding on Forsyth Street.
Rail service and transfers remain unchanged.
Elevators will stay open for passenger access and transfers.

While elevators will continue to operate, riders should expect temporary escalator and stair closures in the coming weeks as MARTA crews install scaffolding and overhead protection. Signs will be posted throughout the station to direct customers during the transition.

A $230 Million Rebuild in Motion

MARTA officials describe the closure as a key step toward transforming Five Points into a modernized, vibrant city center with improved transit connectivity, enhanced safety, and expanded community spaces.

The first phase involves removal of the aging concrete canopy, followed by the construction of a new, open-air canopy designed to brighten and expand the station. Later stages will include a centralized bus hub, a new pedestrian connection to Broad Street, and community-oriented features such as public art and urban agriculture spaces.

The total project cost is estimated at $230 million, funded primarily through the More MARTA Atlanta half-penny sales tax, with additional support from a $25 million Federal RAISE Grant, $13.8 million from the state of Georgia, and the MARTA core penny.

MARTA says the upgrades are aimed at strengthening the system’s role in downtown revitalization while improving daily experiences for thousands of riders.

For updates and construction details, visit itsmarta.com.