By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | October 7, 2025

MARTA’s $230 million transformation of Five Points Station enters a major new phase next week. Beginning Monday, October 13, the Peachtree Street entrance and the federal employee tunnel will close to the public as crews begin the safe demolition and removal of the aging concrete canopy.

The Forsyth Street entrance will be the only way in and out of the station during this period. MARTA says the closure is essential to keep workers and passengers safe while the structure above the station is dismantled.

What Stays the Same

Rail service, transfers, and elevators will remain open. All buses will continue boarding on Forsyth Street. However, customers should plan for temporary escalator and stair closures in the coming weeks as scaffolding and overhead protection are installed. Clear signage will be in place to guide riders through the changes.

Ongoing Impacts

Other service adjustments will remain in effect:

• The Alabama Street and Broad Street Plaza entrances are still closed.
• Restrooms remain closed.
• Customer service offices have been temporarily relocated and will move permanently to Ashby Station at a later date.

A Reimagined Downtown Hub

Once complete, the reimagined Five Points Station will serve as a modernized urban centerpiece — designed to improve safety, connectivity, and the rider experience. Plans include a new open-air canopy, redesigned bus hub, a pedestrian link to Broad Street, and new community spaces featuring public art and even urban agriculture.

The project is being funded primarily through the More MARTA Atlanta half-penny sales tax, with contributions of $13.8 million from the State of Georgia, a $25 million Federal RAISE Grant, and additional support from MARTA’s core penny fund.

For more details and project updates, visit itsmarta.com.

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