The BeltLine is never on time… But this Westside project might actually beat the clock
Atlanta's Westside BeltLine is pushing forward with a new 1.3-mile link that will create the longest continuous trail stretch yet at 6.5 miles. The mayor is promising completion by the 2026 World Cup — but can Atlanta actually pull it off?
September 20, 2025 · Mellanda Reese
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The BeltLine is never on time… But this Westside project might actually beat the clock.
Here’s what’s finally happening — and why it matters. A new 1.3-mile link is connecting Washington Park to Bankhead and Historic Westin Heights. It’ll create the longest continuous BeltLine stretch yet — 6.5 miles of unbroken trail.
No traffic. No intersections. Just smooth rides and serious momentum Developers are circling! Affordable housing plans are dropping and the mayor still says it’ll all be done by the 2026 World Cup.
What do YOU think? Will Atlanta actually finish it in time?
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