Design & Construction
Southside Trail-Segments 2 & 3
The project includes the design of a 14-foot-wide concrete multi-use path spanning approximately 1.9 miles from McDaniel Street at University Avenue to Boulevard.
![Drone view of the bridge over Pryor Road on Southside Trail - Segment 2. Photo by LoKnows Drones.](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa-us.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F1020195%2F1920x1051%2F4581501cda%2Fsouthside-trail-segments-2-and-3-drone-shot-over-pryor-road-11-30-23_1920x1051.jpg&w=1920&q=75)
These segments of the Atlanta Beltline are closed for construction through the first quarter of 2026.
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![Drone view of Southside Trail - Segment 2 at its eastern terminus at Boulevard. Photo by LoKnows Drones.](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa-us.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F1020195%2F1920x1051%2F55245b7d30%2Fsouthside-trail-segments-2-and-3-drone-shot-over-boulevard-11-30-23_1920x1051.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
![Southside Trail - Segment 2 begins after crossing Boulevard.](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa-us.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F1020195%2F1920x1051%2F66cd77870d%2Fsouthside-trail-segments-2-and-3-from-boulevard-11-30-23_1920x1051.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
![Street crossing of Milton Avenue and Southside Trail - Segment 2. Photo by LoKnows Drones.](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa-us.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F1020195%2F1920x1051%2F2dc0c4708a%2Fsouthside-trail-segments-2-and-3-across-milton-11-30-23_1920x1051.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
![Drone view of the bridge over Pryor Road on Southside Trail - Segment 2. Photo by LoKnows Drones.](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa-us.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F1020195%2F1920x1051%2F4581501cda%2Fsouthside-trail-segments-2-and-3-drone-shot-over-pryor-road-11-30-23_1920x1051.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
![Atlanta Beltline Southside Trail - Segment 2 passing under Interstate 75/85. Photo by LoKnows Drones.](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa-us.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F1020195%2F1920x1051%2F4b865c38ea%2Fsouthside-trail-segments-2-and-3-drone-shot-looking-towards-75-85-11-30-23_1920x1051.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
![The western terminus of the Atlanta Beltline Southside Trail - Segment 2 near Pittsburgh Yards. Photo by LoKnows Drones.](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa-us.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F1020195%2F1920x1051%2Fdd01579b6e%2Fsouthside-trail-segments-2-and-3-by-pittsburgh-yards-11-30-23_1920x1051.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Project Status
After a contract was executed with Reeves Young, a Notice to Proceed was issued by ABI on April 29, 2024. The contractor mobilized on May 20.
In order to protect tri-colored bat breeding habitat, federal restrictions on clearing are in place through July 31st.
This project achieved the highest level of federal funding possible at 80% of the total construction budget. ABI anticipates to have the trail construction wrapped by early 2026, to be followed by landscaping. Read more here about the accelerated timeframe for the Southside Trail.
A virtual community meeting was held on May 30th. Watch the meeting recording on the Beltline's Facebook channel.
Project Timeline
May 2024: Construction Mobilization
Q1 2026: Target Construction Completion
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