DFW International Airport eventually to add 7,000 spaces

A refurbished Terminal A and the first phase of a 2.9 million-square-foot parking garage opened March 26 at DFW International Airport.

The new five-level garage, when finished, will add 7, 793 spaces, according to a statement released by airport officials. The total parking spaces at DFW will then total 42,000.

The new parking garage includes lights that indicate when spaces are available; better lighting overall; better accommodation of vehicles for disabled passengers; and a pedestrian bridge from infield parking to the garage.

Renovations to Terminal A included a lot of work that passengers won't see — improvements to electrical systems, heating and cooling and ventilation.

More visible improvements include more than 57,000 square feet of new flooring; higher ceilings; four new high-capacity elevators; and more self-serve ticket kiosks.

New restaurants and shops include The Salt Lick barbecue, Qdoba Mexican Grill and Teavana.

The terminal renovations are the first to be completed in a seven-year, $2.3 billion project renewing the four original terminals built in the 1970s. The entire project is expected to be finished in 2017.

For more information, go to www.dfwairport.com.