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May 11, 2001
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TERMINAL REMODEL AND ROADWAY PROJECT UPDATE
Starting May 15, traffic on the lower level arrival roadway will shift appx. 50 ft north. Traffic and passenger pick up will move to a new section of roadway recently completed in front on the terminal.

The lanes closest to the terminal on the lower level will be closed so work can start on the new upper level roadway. This is the next step in the $66 million terminal expansion project begun last year, which is scheduled for completion in 2003.

Passengers will continue to access the building from the parking lot through two walkways leading to the east and west baggage claim areas. However, the center entrance to the terminal will be closed, as this is the first section of the roadway to be constructed.

To allow access for work on the lower level, the outside (north) lane of the upper level departure roadway will be closed. This reduces the upper level roadway capacity to two driving lanes and one curb lane.

For information on airport construction activity visitors can call the hotline at 520-573-5190 or visit us on line at www.tucsonairport.org.