MARTA is restricting access to the Brookhaven station this fall when construction crews replace the 40-year-old pavers on the rail station platform.
From Oct. 7-Nov. 15, MARTA riders may not enter Oglethorpe/Brookhaven station to catch the train or exit the train at the station. MARTA trains will bypass the station for six weeks.
MARTA will provide bus shuttle service between Brookhaven and Lenox Station to the south and Brookhaven and Chamblee Station to the north. Local bus service (Routes 8, 25, 47, 110) will run as scheduled.
Parking and tunnel access will remain available on both sides of the station.
MARTA said in a press release that similar to the airport station project earlier this year, temporarily restricting customer access to the work zone ensures everyone’s safety and significantly reduces construction time and cost.
The six-week closure at Brookhaven reduces the construction timeline by almost two years and decreases project costs by $9 million.
During the closure, construction at Brookhaven station will include the demolition of the existing flooring and installation of new tile flooring, installation of safety measures on platforms, installation of benches and trash cans, as well as cleaning and sealing concrete.
“We will be utilizing all of our communication channels to alert residents and stakeholders of the potential impact of the construction at MARTA,” said Brookhaven Communications Director Burke Brennan.
MARTA CEO Collie Greenwood said the platform pavers have been repaired over the years, but “it’s time to replace them before it becomes a safety hazard for our customers and creates accessibility challenges getting on and off the train.”
Additional work is planned for Brookhaven, such as rehabilitation of the concourse, canopy and wall repairs, sign upgrades, and the installation of SMART restrooms that use technology to ensure the spaces are clean and safe.
The full Brookhaven Station project will cost $13 million through fiscal year 2027 and is part of MARTA’s multi-year, approximately $1 billion Station Rehabilitation Program designed to improve and enhance safety and aesthetics at all 38 rail stations.
