Public Notice Roundup: MARTA Station Closures and City Committee Sessions

City Council and Legislative Meetings

For Monday, March 9, 2026, the City of Atlanta has several official committee and commission items on the docket. Residents should be aware of the following sessions and public notices:

• Community Development/Human Services Committee: An official communication is scheduled for today, March 9. This committee oversees matters related to housing, human services, and community development initiatives.
• Housing Commission: A public notice has been issued for the Housing Commission for today, March 9. This body advises the city on affordable housing strategies and urban residential policies.
• Upcoming License Review Board: The License Review Board is scheduled to convene tomorrow, Tuesday, March 10, at 5:00 PM to discuss various permit and licensing applications.

Transportation and Transit Advisories

Commuters and transit users should prepare for significant changes starting today, particularly affecting the city's east side and major highway corridors:

• MARTA East Lake Station Closure: Beginning Monday, March 9, the south entrance and the south pedestrian bridge at the East Lake MARTA station are closed for rehabilitation. This closure also impacts access to buses on the station’s south side. MARTA officials expect the replacement project to last approximately two months. All passengers are advised to use the recently refurbished north entrance for train access.
• Highway Maintenance: Overnight rolling closures on I-75/85 for thermoplastic installation and tunnel lighting maintenance near the Capitol Memorial Bridge are scheduled to conclude at 5:00 AM this morning. However, drivers should expect residual delays during the morning rush hour.
• Local Road Closures: 4th Street NE remains under an emergency 24-hour closure between Piedmont Avenue and Penn Avenue due to ongoing sewer mainline repairs. Additionally, 26th Street NW remains restricted between Alden Avenue and Peachtree Street for curb and asphalt restoration.

Health and Environmental Notices

State and city agencies have released updates regarding public health and environmental monitoring:

• Water Quality Public Comment: The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) is currently accepting written comments on the draft 2026 List of Waters. A public meeting regarding these water quality standards is scheduled for tomorrow, March 10, at 1:00 PM via Zoom. The comment period remains open until March 11.
• Lead-Free Water Assurance: The Department of Watershed Management continues to update residents following an EPA-mandated mailing regarding service line materials. The city has reaffirmed that its primary service lines are lead-free and is assisting residents in identifying the material of customer-owned portions of their plumbing.

Public Safety Alerts

The city has successfully completed a multi-day closure of the Bell Street encampment area near the downtown connector as of late Saturday. The initiative, part of the "Downtown Rising" campaign, has focused on transitioning unhoused residents into permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing programs. Motorists in the area should remain alert for increased pedestrian traffic and city outreach teams during the final site clearing phases.