RENOVATIONS AT DAYTON AIRPORT START NEXT WEEK
Terminal project to focus on ticketing end and parking garage.
Some major changes are coming to the Dayton International Airport in 2018.
The next phase of the airport’s terminal modernization project is set to begin in January, focusing on the airline ticketing end of the terminal and the outside of the parking garage across from baggage claim. The portion of the project is expected to be finish in August.
The construction will affect the flow of traffic in front of the terminal, airport officials said.
“This phase begins the dramatic improvements to our passenger’s overall experience, said Terry Slaybaugh, director of Dayton International Airport. “Updates here include reconstructing the drive curb to follow the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act, installation of the front glass walls to showcase more natural light and construction of a new passenger assistance center that will include restrooms.”
During the renovations, the airline ticket counter entrance to the terminal will be closed and traffic will be redirected to the main entrance and the baggage claim entrance. A construction fence will begin along the entrance drive directly after the short-term parking lot entrance and continue to the edge of the second terminal entrance, airport officials said.
Added signs and personnel will help direct traffic and passengers.
Anthony Allega Cement Contractor Inc. is the contractor for the work at the airport.
Airports across the U.S. will need an infusion of nearly $100 billion in the next five years to accommodate passenger and cargo growth, and to rehabilitate aging hubs, according to a 2017 report from the Airports Council International — North America. Contact this reporter at 937-2250551 or email Kara.Driscoll@coxinc.com.