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CLT 2015 Underway
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The landscape of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is changing. After years of planning, hard work and renderings will soon transform into concrete and steel. When completed, CLT will look very different than it does today and use more modern and efficient technology to meet custeroms’ needs and expectations.
In 2010, CLT passenger numbers increased 10 percent, the highest among airports, throughout the nation.
The CLT 2015 development program includes various expansion projects necessary to accommodate current and future passenger growth. Additionally, the construction program will modify the Airport’s entrance and parking and access to the terminal. Construction projects will be implemented in various phases, some are currently underway while others are scheduled to begin within the next few years.
Arrivals/Baggage Area
Baggage Claim renovations have been completed. Terrazzo flooring, energy efficient lights and new ceiling tiles, signage and flat screen panels to display flight information were installed. The renovated space also received new carpet on the infill areas of the claim devices.
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Terminal Eastside Expansion
The 60,000-square-foot expansion of the terminal’s east side remains on target to open mid June 2012. It includes adding public space to accommodate growing passenger numbers. CLT officials have divided the project into two sections – the west and east sides.
The west side of the project extends from the west of the Concourse E pill to the terminal’s east end wall. The 40,000-square-foot area will contain additional office, lobby and recheck space. A fifth security checkpoint with five lanes will also be added. The 20,000-square-foot east side of the project will contain additional space for the Arrivals/Baggage area and offices for U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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New Hourly Parking Deck
Construction of the Airport’s new Hourly Parking Deck is also underway. When completed, the new seven-level deck will contain 7,000 parking spaces and house all rental car facilities. The $120 million project is being constructed in two phases.
Phase one is expected to be completed in June 2013 and includes building the back portion of the deck in the Daily Surface Lot. CLT will then begin phase two of the project, which involves demolishing the two existing Hourly Decks and beginning construction of the front half of the new deck. Phase two is scheduled to be completed in December 2014.
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Airport Entrance Road
Construction of the Airport’s new entrance road from I-85 is expected to begin in April 2012. The project will widen Little Rock Road and include the construction of four new bridges. When complete, the new roadway will create a direct connection from Little Rock Road interchange with I-85 to the terminal. The new roadway system will also include dynamic signage that will provide motorists with parking information and special advisories as they approach CLT. Completion is slated for December 2013.
Curbside Roadway Expansion
Expansion of the roadway in front of the terminal is also planned. Construction of a new Hourly Deck will provide room to widen the roadway in front of the terminal and expand the Ticketing/Departures and Arrivals/Baggage areas by 150,000 square feet by adding 90 feet to the front of the building. Once a construction date is scheduled, the expansion is expected to take one year to complete.
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