This is the 5th 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. In addition to the newsletters, there will be weekly tenant updates via a 15-minute GoTo meeting hosted by SEH. The next one will be held Tuesday, June 18th, at 12:30PM. The log in and call information can be obtained at the end of this newsletter.
Runway 9/27 Construction Progress
This week of construction has primarily consisted of concrete paving work, including dowel basket and reinforcement preparations on Monday, followed by paving on Tuesday and Wednesday. Throughout the rest of the week the in-pavement centerline lights have been placed, and further pavement reinforcement preparation will take place. The contractor is confident that concrete paving will be complete for Phase 3A by the end of the weekend.
Preparation of forms and reinforcement for concrete paving:
Concrete paving progress and centerline light placement:
Runway/Taxiway Operations - Phase 3A/3B
Runway 9/27 and Runway 3/21 will be open full length for the duration of Phase 3A. Taxiway closures consist of Taxiway A east of Taxiway A5.
Phase 3B will be beginning on Monday, June 17th. Runway 9/27 will be closed to allow crews to install the displaced runway condition. Taxiway closures consist of Taxiway A east of Taxiway A5 and west of A1, Taxiway A2, Taxiway A3, Taxiway A5, Taxiway E1, and Taxiway B. Runway 3/21 will remain open for Phase 3B.
Next Week Preview: June 17th - June 22nd
The next week will bring the conclusion of Phase 3A and most of the Taxiway A work for the project. Taking place concurrently on June 17th-19th will be the set-up of the displaced condition of Runway 27. The end of the week will bring the opening of Runway 9/27 displaced and closure of Runway 3/21 as Phase 3C begins.
Schedule Updates
The project has progressed generally on schedule through the first few weeks of construction. The contractor remains confident that they will meet the milestones below. Depending on weather or unforeseen conditions, the sub-phases are as follows:
