This is the 14th 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 will be made available upon request. At any time, you may request a construction update by contacting the project contacts listed in this newsletter.
Runway 9/27 Construction Progress
As of early this week, all concrete paving work has been completed for the multi-year effort to reconstruct Runway 9/27. Additionally, all of the concrete paving work on the Phase 3 portions of Runway 3/21, and the new Taxiway A5, have been completed. Yesterday, the bituminous paving of the shoulders began, and will continue through most of next week. Other work items that have been taking place include joint sealing, electrical installations, and grading.
Aerial photo showing concrete paving at the east end of the project (taken last week):
First day of bituminous shoulder paving:
Runway/Taxiway Operations - Phase 3C
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 E1, and Taxiway C north of Taxiway A.
For immediate information on the current airfield status, always check current NOTAM's before you fly.
Next Week Preview: August 19th - August 24th
Next week, the following work items are expected to take place: bituminous paving of the shoulders and blast pad, joint widening/sealing, electrical installations, and the installation of the MALSR threshold bar.
Schedule Updates
The contractor's schedule is currently tracking to be generally on schedule. Depending on weather or unforeseen conditions, the sub-phases are as follows:
