Discontinuities
There are five gaps along the BeltLine where rights of way do not connect and thus create larger challenges to the project.
- Armour — Near the Lindbergh Center MARTA station, bisected by two active rail lines. Solving this would involve transit sharing the rail right-of-way and splitting off the trail where Clear Creek joins Peachtree Creek, following Clear Creek around the Armour warehouse properties then tunneling under the active rail lines and I-85 to the Ansley Golf Course then rejoining the BeltLine.
- CSX Hulsey Yard — Near the Inman Park/Reynoldstown MARTA station. A workaround for the trail is to utilize the existing tunnel at Krog Street.
- Bill Kennedy Way (also known variously as the Glenwood-Memorial Connector and the Glenwood-Wylie Connector) — a bridge spanning I-20 between Glenwood Park/Ormewood Park and Reynoldstown. The proposed fix here is to widen the bridge enough to support trail, transit and motor traffic.
- Washington Park to Simpson Rd — near the Ashby MARTA station. Proposals include a span over the MARTA tracks or possibly share the right of way.
- Bankhead — The largest gap is near Maddox Park and unfortunately involves one of the busiest rail corridors in the state. Proposals include 1) taking the trail east to cross under Hollowell Blvd; 2) diverting through Mead property at Marietta Blvd; or 3) sharing the road with Lowery (formerly Ashby St)
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