MARTA shuts down nearly 20 bus stops in SW Atlanta

ATLANTA — MARTA bus riders have fewer options as of Saturday.

The transit agency shut down nearly 20 bus stops Saturday morning.

The stops are in Southwest Atlanta.

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Channel 2 Action News saw notices on routes like Campbellton Road between County Line and Kiskey Lake roads.

MARTA said an investigation uncovered road safety concerns.

Officials say Niskey Road is too narrow and County Line Road is too curvy for buses.

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