This is the 15th weekly newsletter for Phase 3 of the Runway 9/27 Reconstruction project at the Duluth International Airport (DLH). The purpose of the weekly newsletters will be to provide updates throughout the project regarding construction impacts, runway closures, temporary runway conditions, and other information as needed. Earlier versions of the newsletters can be found at the link provided at bottom of this newsletter. At any time, you may request a construction update by contacting the project contacts listed in this newsletter.
Runway 9/27 Construction Progress
This week of construction has largely consisted of finishing the bituminous paving, spreading topsoil off of the new shoulders, electrical installations, and joint sealing. Additionally, the installation of the new MALSR threshold light bar at its new location was completed. Sweeping equipment has also been operating on the project pavement areas all week in preparation for paint markings early next week. Heading into the weekend, edge light installations and turf restoration is expected to be ongoing.
Bituminous paving on the south shoulder of Runway 9/27:
MALSR threshold bar work:
Runway/Taxiway Operations - Phase 3C & 3D
Phase 3C is currently underway, and Runway 9/27 is operating in the displaced condition with over 7,000' available. Runway closures consist of Runway 3/21. Taxiway closures consist of Taxiway A5, Taxiway E, and Taxiway C north of Taxiway A.
Phase 3D is scheduled to commence starting on Wednesday, August 28th. Runway 3/21 and Taxiway C will both be reopened and available full length. Runway closures will consist of Runway 9/27. Taxiway closures will consist of the new eastern portion Taxiway A, Taxiway A3, Taxiway A5, Taxiway H, and Taxiway E. For immediate information on the current airfield status, always check current NOTAM's before you fly.
Next Week Preview: August 26th - August 31st
Next week will primarily consist of clean up work, final electrical installations, and paint markings. Phase 3D will begin either late Tuesday night or early on Wednesday to begin the removal of the temporary displaced threshold on Runway 9/27.
New Taxiway Naming At the conclusion of Phase 3D on August 30th, several Taxiway A connectors will be re-named so that all Taxiway A connectors are alphanumeric. Please be aware of the new taxiway designations. See below for a figure showing the revised naming conventions. The taxiway name changes will be communicated via NOTAM starting August 30 and will be depicted in the airport diagram update that is published on October 10.
Schedule Updates
The schedule has generally held throughout the summer, and Runway 9/27 is expected to be open full length by August 30th. Depending on weather or unforeseen conditions, the sub-phases are as follows:
