This is the 19th 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 consisted primarily of sawcut grooving on Runway 9/27. Additionally, permanent paint markings are being installed on Taxiway A,Taxiway A5, and Taxiway H. Prior to permanent paint marking installation, the new concrete pavement surface is prepared by the removal of the cure compound via waterblasting. The permanent paint markings are scheduled to be installed on Runway 9/27 beginning early next week.
Sawcut grooving work on the east end of Runway 9/27:
Runway Operations - Phase 3E
For the duration of Phase 3E, Runway 9/27 will be closed. Runway 3/21 will remain open full length, with the exception of approximately 6 nighttime closures for the runway intersection sawcut grooving work. These nighttime closures are anticipated to begin tonight, and will commence after the last airline flight of the evening (approx. 11pm), upon which both runway pavements will be closed. They will reopen before the first airline flight of the morning (approx. 5am). It is anticipated that the night closure work will take place starting tonight, and occur nightly through later next week (with the exception of Sunday night). A notice will go out to all when the night work is complete.
For immediate information on the current airfield status, always check current NOTAM's before you fly.
Schedule Updates
Depending on weather or unforeseen conditions, the sub-phases are as follows:
