Construction

Westside Trail – Segment 4

Lena Street (existing Westside Trail terminus) to Law Street (tying into the Westside BeltLine Connector); Subareas 9 and 10 // Subarea 9, 10

The northern extension of the Westside Trail, also called Westside Trail – Segment 4, begins at the existing Westside Trail terminus at Lena Street and extends north to Law Street where the trail will tie into Westside Trail – Segment 3 and the Westside BeltLine Connector. This segment of the corridor is approximately 1.3 miles in length. The project includes the design of a 14’ wide concrete multi-use path including planting, fiber duct bank, retaining walls, vertical connections to adjoining streets, stainless steel handrails/guardrails, storm drainage and management (with a focus on green infrastructure), environmental remediation, lighting, and security cameras.

Project Status

Heavy construction is now underway on the southern portion of this segment alongside Washington Park. The trail is closed to pedestrian and bike traffic.

A groundbreaking ceremony took place on March 22 in Washington Park.

A Westside Study Group meeting to introduce the community to the contractor took place in February 2023 with details on construction segments. Download the presentation and watch the meeting recording.

Project Timeline

July 2020
Design contract execution
August 2020
Design start
October 2022
Invitation to Bid published to hire construction firm
January 2023
Construction contractor hired
March 2023
Groundbreaking and construction start
Summer 2025
Anticipated construction completion

Last Updated: March 23, 2023

Clearing and construction activities underway on the Westside Trail looking north by Washington Park Tennis Center. March 22, 2023. Photo by John Becker.
Clearing and construction activities underway on the Westside Trail looking north by Washington Park Tennis Center. March 22, 2023. Photo by John Becker.
Clearing and construction activities underway on the Westside Trail looking south by Washington Park Tennis Center. March 22, 2023. Photo by John Becker.
Clearing and construction activities underway on the Westside Trail looking south by Washington Park Tennis Center. March 22, 2023. Photo by John Becker.
Clearing and construction activities underway on the Westside Trail where it will curve east to traverse the top of Washington Park. March 22, 2023. Photo by John Becker.
Clearing and construction activities underway on the Westside Trail where it will curve east to traverse the top of Washington Park. March 22, 2023. Photo by John Becker.
Westside Trail northern extension alongside MARTA's green line to Bankhead station.
Westside Trail northern extension alongside MARTA's green line to Bankhead station.
The Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway bridge as seen from the Westside Trail northern extension.
The Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway bridge as seen from the Westside Trail northern extension.
Westside Trail - Segment 4 rendering of the underpass below Hollowell Parkway. Rendering represents 60% design.
Westside Trail - Segment 4 rendering of the underpass below Hollowell Parkway. Rendering represents 60% design.
Westside Trail - Segment 4 rendering of a planned overlook along the "Kudzu Line." Rendering represents 60% design.
Westside Trail - Segment 4 rendering of a planned overlook along the "Kudzu Line." Rendering represents 60% design.
Westside Trail - Segment 4 rendering of the "Kudzu Line." Rendering represents 60% design.
Westside Trail - Segment 4 rendering of the "Kudzu Line." Rendering represents 60% design.
Westside Trail - Segment 4 rendering of the planned promenade by Mayson Turner Road. Rendering represents 60% design.
Westside Trail - Segment 4 rendering of the planned promenade by Mayson Turner Road. Rendering represents 60% design.
Westside Trail - Segment 4 rendering of the Lena Street gateway by Washington Park. Rendering represents 60% design.
Westside Trail - Segment 4 rendering of the Lena Street gateway by Washington Park. Rendering represents 60% design.
The Westside BeltLine Connector seen from near Law Street. In the future, it will connect here to the Westside Trail extension.
The Westside BeltLine Connector seen from near Law Street. In the future, it will connect here to the Westside Trail extension.