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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.
Drone view of Southside Trail - Segment 2 at its eastern terminus at Boulevard. Photo by LoKnows Drones.
Street crossing of Milton Avenue and Southside Trail - Segment 2. Photo by LoKnows Drones.
Atlanta Beltline Southside Trail - Segment 2 passing under Interstate 75/85. Photo by LoKnows Drones.

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Project Status

This trail opened to the public with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 12, 2026. Extended punchlist work and landscaping will continue through the end of the year.

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

  • Remainder of 2026: Extended punchlist work and landscaping

  • Spring 2027: Expected landscaping completion

Design & Construction Team

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

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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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Questions?

Jennifer Disotell
Project Manager

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