A news release from the airport stated the access opened Dec. 19, earlier than planned, with airport officials and project partners working on an accelerated opening ahead of the Christmas travel season. A new bridge to the terminal and associated roadway improvements were made.
The details
The southbound access in Terminal A will open in a temporary but near-complete condition. The southbound access will be finished in January, following the peak travel period, according to a news release.
Passengers arriving from the south are encouraged to stay in the right lane along International Parkway until guided to the new exit. Customers coming from the north entry will take the new right-hand exit from International Parkway, shared by terminals A and B. Customers will bypass the new exit for Terminal B and follow the roadway back to the northbound direction to merge with northbound traffic entering Terminal A.
The background
Airport officials announced July 23 that the first of three 90-day construction projects would impact arrivals to terminals along International Parkway.
Terminal B work opened Oct. 20, and the detour for Terminal A started Oct. 24.
The initial date for Terminal A work was to be completed by Jan. 26, according to previous reporting.
Stay tuned
The final phase will create new access into Terminal C, which will begin in early January, according to the news release. This would be the third and final part of the 90-day construction period, according to previous reporting.
According to a news release, the project remains on schedule to be completed before next summer.
