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MARTA began construction on Atlanta’s Cleveland–Metropolitan Arterial Rapid Transit (ART) project on October 26, 2026. The project upgrades bus service along Cleveland Avenue and Metropolitan Parkway; MARTA expects construction to be complete in 2028. Bus service is continuing, but phased stop closures and temporary construction impacts are affecting Routes 78 and 95. Riders should check MARTA’s project page and current rider alert before travelling.
What is MARTA building?
MARTA and the City of Atlanta are delivering the project through the More MARTA program. It is Atlanta’s first ART service, planned for two corridors that build on existing bus routes and connect with rail at East Point and West End stations.
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The Cleveland Avenue corridor will follow most of current Route 78 from East Point Station toward Jonesboro Road. Its planned route is more direct than the current service because it removes the loop around Browns Mill Golf Course. On Metropolitan Parkway, ART will improve service along the highest-ridership segment of current Route 95, connecting West End Station to Cleveland Avenue.
MARTA describes the service as limited-stop, with fewer stops than a local route. Planned features also include transit signal priority at key intersections and enhanced shelters with better lighting, seating, and real-time arrival information. The agency says buses are expected approximately every 15–20 minutes. These are planned service features; MARTA’s cited project information does not quantify a travel-time saving.
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What construction work and impacts should people expect?
MARTA’s October 27 construction announcement identified initial work on Metropolitan Parkway at St. Johns Avenue and the north entrance to Atlanta Technical College, and on Cleveland Avenue at Bayard Street in East Point. The agency warned that work may bring intermittent sidewalk closures, temporary bus-stop relocations, and short-term traffic impacts. MARTA says it will give advance notice and maintain access to homes and businesses.
The project’s scope includes more than roadway and transit work. In October 2025 board minutes, MARTA listed approximately 10 miles round trip for each corridor, 53 shelters—including 38 solar-powered shelters—54 bike racks, and transit signal priority at 40 signalized intersections installed by GDOT. These are project quantities recorded in 2025 and may change during construction. See the MARTA board committee minutes for that attribution.
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Which bus stops are closed during construction?
As of November 13, 2026, MARTA’s rider alert lists phased temporary closures at three stops. Bus service continues, but riders should use the closest open stop and confirm the alert before setting out because closures and relocations can change.
- Route 95 northbound: Stop #137056 at the north entrance for Atlanta Technical College.
- Route 95 northbound: Stop #137074 on Metropolitan Parkway at St. Johns Avenue, in front of Dollar Tree.
- Route 78 eastbound: Stop #158084 on Cleveland Avenue at Bayard Street.
MARTA estimates construction will last approximately two months at each stop. That estimate is stop-specific; it is not the expected duration for the entire project. Check the live MARTA alert for the latest closure details and alternatives.
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When did the project start, and when is it expected to finish?
Construction began October 26, 2026, and MARTA currently expects completion in 2028. The schedule reflects a procurement reset and a scope change, not simply a delay during active construction.
MARTA records design completion in August 2023. An initial invitation to bid in 2023 produced one non-responsive bid. In January 2024, MARTA and the City regrouped to add sidewalk improvements, pushing back the planned start. MARTA issued a second invitation to bid in May 2025; that bid closed in September 2025. The contract was awarded to BRTU Construction in December 2025, followed by an administrative notice to proceed in January 2026. The site notice to proceed and construction start followed in October 2026. MARTA’s construction announcement and project page provide the current status.
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What should riders and nearby businesses do now?
For riders, the immediate practical issue is the stop-level work, not a systemwide suspension: MARTA says service continues, while some stops close in phases. Confirm your stop on the current alert and allow for a different boarding point. For people walking, driving, or running a business near the work areas, plan for occasional sidewalk restrictions and short-term traffic effects, and follow posted notices for the specific block and phase.
The ART project is intended to change how service operates through stop spacing, signal priority, and shelter information. Until the new service is operating, however, the project’s stated frequency and amenities are planned outcomes, not a report of current Route 78 or 95 performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ART stand for in MARTA’s Cleveland–Metropolitan project?
ART means Arterial Rapid Transit. MARTA uses the name for the planned limited-stop service on the Cleveland Avenue and Metropolitan Parkway corridors.
Will Routes 78 and 95 stop running while construction is underway?
No. MARTA says bus service continues during construction, although stop closures are phased along both routes. Check MARTA’s rider alert for the current location and any temporary relocation.
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MARTA estimates approximately two months of construction at each affected stop. The estimate can vary by stop, so consult the live alert for current conditions.
Does MARTA say how much faster the new ART buses will be?
The cited project material describes transit signal priority and fewer stops but does not provide a quantified travel-time saving. A specific minutes-saved claim is therefore not established by the project information cited here.
