MARTA Single-Tracking and Heavy Roadwork on I-285/I-20 Impact Sunday Travel

Transit Alerts: MARTA Single-Tracking in Effect

Commuters relying on rail service today, Sunday, February 15, 2026, should prepare for significant schedule adjustments. MARTA has announced that both the Red and Gold lines are operating on a 20-minute single-tracking schedule throughout the day. This maintenance work affects the core of the system, specifically between Five Points, Peachtree Center, and Civic Center stations. Additionally, at Brookhaven station, all passengers must board from the northbound platform. Travelers heading to the airport or North Springs should allow at least an extra 20 to 30 minutes of travel time.

Major Roadworks: I-285 and I-20 East Interchange

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) continues heavy construction on the I-285/I-20 East Interchange project. Drivers can expect single to double lane closures and shoulder restrictions in the following areas:

• I-285 Southbound/Northbound: Lane closures are active between the I-20 interchange and Glenwood Avenue, as well as near Columbia Drive.
• I-20 Eastbound/Westbound: Work zones are concentrated between Columbia Drive and Wesley Chapel Road. Expect flagging operations on Miller Road and Fairington Road overpasses.

While a major crash reported late Saturday night on I-20 Westbound in Rockdale County has been cleared, residual congestion may persist near mile marker 78. Motorists are advised to use I-75/85 or I-675 as alternative routes to avoid the Eastside perimeter bottleneck.

SR 400 and Perimeter Improvements

Work on the SR 400 corridor remains active today with shoulder closures noted between Union Hill Road and Shiloh Road. While the Transform 285/400 project is nearing its final completion stages, early work for the new Express Lanes is causing minor disruptions near the North Springs MARTA station. Drivers should stay alert for construction vehicles entering and exiting the highway shoulders.

Evening Event Traffic

Expect localized heavy traffic in Downtown Atlanta this evening for the R&B Live Tour at State Farm Arena, featuring Tyrese and Jagged Edge. Doors open at 6:00 PM with the show starting at 7:00 PM. Areas around Centennial Olympic Park Drive and Marietta Street will be congested. In East Atlanta, the "Bounce House" DIY festival is expected to draw crowds throughout the afternoon, potentially impacting street parking and local traffic near Flat Shoals Avenue.