Five Points Transformation
Image description: The image shows crew members preparing to offload supplies from a truck. Five Points Station is in the background supported by scaffolding.
RIDER ALERT:
- On Saturday, April 4, 2026, a minor, 4- to 6-hour pedestrian detour is needed on a portion of Broad Street SW near MARTA’s Five Points Station for crane delivery. Customers should follow detour signs and listen for announcements. Bus/rail service is unchanged. Attention 404 Day Parade participants: From Underground Atlanta (parade end), travel south on Peachtree Street and turn right onto MLK Jr. Drive SW. Go one block and turn right onto Broad St. SW.
- The Peachtree Street entrance and federal tunnel for employees have closed. Access Five Points Station on Forsyth Street entrance ONLY. Please follow directional signage to navigate the station. All elevators remain operational.
- Restrooms at Five Points have closed. Use nearby stations for restroom access.
- Customer services offices are relocated to alternate locations. Visit the Customer Services section for more information.
Project Status: Phase One - Deconstruction
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MARTA began phase one of the Five Points Transformation on May 17, 2025, with bus routes detoured to Forsyth Street, in preparation for deconstruction of the concrete canopy. See construction updates below.
Plaza Demolition
Since phase one began, significant demolition progress has been made on the plaza level of Five Points including the removal of:
- More than 10 million pounds of old concrete
- Plaza-level headhouses
- Existing faregates at the Peachtree entrance
This work cleared the way for structural upgrades and long-term improvements to the station.
Image description: This photo shows the crane assisting with the cutting of the old canopy. Crew members stand on top of exterior station scaffolding. A plastic tarp is draped underneath the area to be cut.
Crane Delivery and Canopy Deconstruction
In preparation for canopy deconstruction, crews added approximately 870,000 pounds of steel on site for structural support.
On Thursday, March 26, 2026, MARTA and its construction partner, SKANSKA, reached a major milestone on the Five Points Transformation project with the cutting and removal of the first piece of the nearly fifty-year-old canopy over Five Points Station.
The delivery of a larger crane used to safely remove the rest of the old canopy is scheduled for Saturday April 4, 2026. Crews will continue to carefully deconstruct the old canopy piece by piece to prepare for the new canopy.
Customer services offices are relocated to alternate locations. Visit the Customer Services section for more information.
Service Impacts
Safely deconstructing the existing concrete canopy will require several changes to the way MARTA customers use the station. These changes are detailed below:
Image description: A construction crew member guides the saw into the old canopy to make initial cuts to prepare for removal. Markings on the exterior of the canopy show where to make cuts.
Customer Services
Five Points restrooms are closed. Use nearby stations for restroom access:
- SEC District (Westbound): “SMART” restrooms with remote access
- Peachtree Center (Northbound): Restrooms on north concourse level
- Georgia State (Eastbound): Restrooms on lower concourse level
- West End (Southbound): Restrooms on lower concourse level
Rail Access Changes
- Use Forsyth Street entrance for station access. Station entrances at Alabama Street, Broad Street Plaza, Peachtree Street, and federal tunnel for employees remain closed.
- Elevators remain open on the concourse and platform levels.
- Rail service and rail transfers are unchanged. This project will not affect rail schedules, but single-tracking may be required for other MARTA projects.
- Some night closures of the entrances may be necessary during construction. These will be communicated well in advance.
Bus Detours
The Forsyth Street entrance is the boarding location for all bus routes serving Five Points. Click the links below for updated service maps and schedules or use our Trip Planner for real-time route information.
The following routes stop at Five Points on Forsyth Street:
Three bus routes are detoured to maintain service to Downtown and no longer stop at Five Points:
The following routes terminate at Georgia State Station:
The following routes terminate at King Memorial Station:
The following route terminates at Civic Center Station:
Bus routes operated by regional transit partners may have schedule changes related to this project. Please visit partner websites to learn more: CobbLinc, Ride Gwinnett, and Xpress.
Image description: The rendering above shows an aerial view of Five Points Station with the canopy lifted above, revealing the plaza underneath. The plaza is equipped with new customer offices, a centralized bus hub, landscaping, and community space including a soccer pitch.
Project Impact
The initial phase of the project focuses on demolishing and removing the existing concrete canopy. In later phases, a new canopy will be constructed, the centralized bus hub and pedestrian access along Broad Street will be improved, and new community spaces, public art, and urban agriculture will be introduced. Together, these upgrades will reimagine Five Points Station as a dynamic city hub with better transit connections, enhanced safety, and modernized amenities.
The transformation will directly benefit current MARTA riders while also encouraging nearby residents to consider transit as a convenient alternative to driving. By shifting more trips to public transportation, the demand for surface parking in the downtown area is reduced—opening the door for redevelopment into affordable housing, green spaces, and other community-focused features that enrich urban life.
To learn more about the Five Points Transformation Project background and design, visit fivepointstransformation.com.
Image Description: This rendering shows the concourse at Five Points featuring new, beige flooring, ceiling tiles, and lighting. Customers walk towards the edge of the concourse to the glass railing overlooking the historic Eiseman Façade. Natural light streams in from the future canopy.
Project Funding
The project will cost approximately $230 million and is funded through the More MARTA Atlanta half-penny sales tax, with $13.8 million from the state of Georgia, and a $25 million Federal RAISE Grant, with remaining support from the MARTA core penny.
We Value Your Feedback
We appreciate your patience and welcome your feedback on the project during construction. Please click below to take a brief survey.
Five Points Transformation Survey – English
Five Points Transformation Survey – Spanish
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For questions about the project, please email fivepoints@itsmarta.com or contact Customer Service at (404) 848-5000.
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