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Design & Construction

Southside Trail - Segments 2 & 3

This 1.9-mile segment runs from McDaniel Street at University Avenue to Boulevard. The trail opened to the public with a ribbon-cutting in mid-June. Punchlist work is now wrapping up.

People walking, jogging, and biking along a tree-lined path; woman pushes a stroller.
People walking and biking on a paved path at sunset, with shadows stretching across the ground and a lamppost against the sky.
Atlanta Beltline Southside Trail - Segment 2 passing under Interstate 75/85. Photo by LoKnows Drones.
A large, diverse crowd seated under a tent applauding at an outdoor event, with some standing at the back, surrounded by trees and sunshine.

Southside Trail - Segments 2 & 3 include several scenic spots. (Photo Credit: Erin Sintos)

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Project Status

The Grant Street stairs have officially reopened.

Phase II of landscaping (from Pryor Road to Milton Avenue and Hill Street to Boulevard) kicked off at the beginning of October.

Project Timeline

  • May 2024: Construction Mobilization

  • April 2026: Trail concrete expected to be finished

  • Early May 2026: Targeted to have most construction activities completed

  • Summer 2026: Trail will be open and accessible during FIFA World Cup 26™

  • May 2026: Railings, lights, cameras, and crosswalk signals are scheduled for completion

  • June 12, 2026: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

  • October 2026: Stair layout at Grant Street corrective work completed and Phase II of landscaping kicked off

Design & Construction Team

Design Team: Kimley Horn // Construction Team: Reeves Young

  • logo for Kimley-Horn

Related Resources

To learn more about Southside Trail - Segments 2 & 3, please explore the documents below.

  • Community Meetings
    Southeast + Southwest Study Group: Southside Trail – Segments 2-6 and Enota Park Updates (04.02.26)
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  • Community Meetings
    Southeast + Southeast Study Group: Southside Trail - Segments 2-6 Updates (11.6.25)
    Learn More
  • Community Meetings
    Southeast + Southwest Study Group: Southside Trail – Segments 2-6 Updates (06.30.25)
    Learn More
  • Community Meetings
    Southeast + Southwest Study Group: Southside Trail – Segments 2-6 Updates (02.18.25)
    Learn More
  • Community Meetings
    Southeast + Southeast Study Group: Southside Trail - Segments 2-6 Updates (10.8.24)
    Download PDF
  • Community Meetings
    Southwest + Southeast Study Group: Southside Trail - Segment 2-3 Construction Updates (5.30.24)
    Download PDF
  • Community Meetings
    Southwest + Southeast Study Group Meeting (3.28.22)
    Download PDF
  • Community Meetings
    Southwest + Southeast Study Group: Southside Trail Updates (3.25.21)
    Download PDF

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Jennifer Disotell
Project Manager

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