The time finally came for the city of Atlanta to say farewell to the Georgia Dome. The stadium was imploded at 7:30 a.m. Monday morning.
The Dome has been a staple venue for Atlanta Falcons fans, concerts, graduation ceremonies and more for over two decades.
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Once the area has been cleared, it will become the home of several developments including the Home Depot Backyard, a community greenspace, new parking deck, and a convention center hotel.
The city took extra preparations to ensure citizens remained safe during the demolition process.
MARTA has suspended all rail services west of the Five Points Station until 10 a.m. Bus routes within implosion range will be rerouted until 2 p.m.
Red and Gold line riders can expect normal weekday service without suspension except for Route 94 Northside Drive, which will follow a special events route around the implosion safety zone.
Officials say part of the rail system lays almost directly under the implosion site, situated just west of downtown Atlanta, including Dome and Vine City stations.
Riders are encouraged to use the On the Go app to alleviate the navigation process.
MARTA reroutes
The Blue Line will run east and west from Five Points to Hamilton E. Holmes, with stops parallel with or at MARTA rail stations
The Green Line will run east and west along the Proctor Creek Line to Bankhead Highway
An express bus line (Purple) will provide a non-stop ride between Five Points and Hamilton E. Holmes. Buses on the Blue and Green lines will run approximately 10 minutes apart. The Purple express bus line will run every 5-7 minutes.
MARTA Mobility vehicles will be stationed at the Walmart in the Historic Westside Village, located at 835 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, transitioning riders between the Blue and Green bus lines.
MARTA riders will be provided a complimentary round-trip ticket to be used for a future fare.
For route updates, visit www.itsmarta.com.
Closed streets
Andrew Young International Boulevard, from Philips Drive to Centennial Parkway NW
Philips Drive from Centennial Parkway NW to Andrew Young International Boulevard NW
Magnum Street NW from MLK Drive NW to Marietta St NW
Northside Drive from MLK Dr. NW to Joseph E. Boone Boulevard NW
Maple Street NW from MLK Dr. NW to Northside Drive NW
Electric Avenue NW from Maple Street NW to Rhodes Street NW
Postell Street NW from Maple Street NW to Rhodes Street NW
Rhodes Street NW from Electric Avenue NW to Northside Drive NW
Magnolia Street NW from Electric Street NW to Northside Drive NW
Thurmond Street NW from Electric Avenue NW to Northside Drive NW