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Oakland + Murphy Connector Trail
Once complete, this 1.31-mile section of trail will begin at the existing Southside Trail - Segment 1 access point at Allene Avenue SW and split into two segments. The first 0.45-mile segment will cross over Sylvan Road SW and end at Murphy Avenue. The second 0.86-mile segment will run adjacent to Avon Ave, crossing over Sylvan Road and Dill Ave before ending at the Murphy Oakland City MARTA station. This project includes the design of a 12-foot-wide concrete multi-use path with 2-foot soft shoulders, as well as landscaping, retaining walls, vertical connections to surrounding streets, stainless steel handrails and guardrails, storm drainage with green infrastructure solutions, environmental remediation, lighting, and security cameras.
Project Status & Timeline
Martin Rickles Studio (MRS) is the selected Design Lead and was recently introduced to the community. Design is expected to run through early 2026, with 30% design completed in December. Construction is expected to be complete in mid-2028. Landscaping work will extend into the winter months of 2028. This project is funded through design in the most recent Beltline Strategic Implementation Plan; construction funding has not yet been identified.
October 2024: Procurement for design and engineering services.
2025: Design starts.
December 2025: 30% design milestone was reached.
April 2026: A site walk was held with real estate coordination in progress.
Summer 2026: Design is completed.
Early 2027: Construction begins.
Early Spring 2027: Construction procurement expected to occur
Mid-2028: Construction is completed. Landscaping to follow.
Winter 2028 & 2029: Ongoing landscaping work
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Murphy Crossing
Murphy Crossing is a 20+ acre site located directly on the Southwest Trail, owned by Atlanta Beltline, Inc. Situated at 1050 Murphy Avenue, the property serves as a catalyst for development within southwest Atlanta.
