This is the 12th 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. As a result of limited participation in the weekly tenant GoTo Meeting updates, future meetings are cancelled. However, 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 primarily consisted of the placement of the cement treated base (CTB) layer of the pavement structure, which is expected to be completed later this afternoon. Items following behind the CTB progress include the installation of the in-pavement centerline light cans on Runway 9/27, as well as dowel bar preparation for concrete paving. Concrete paving is anticipated to begin tomorrow morning and continue into next week.
Centerline light can installation:
Dowel bar preparation for concrete 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 4th - August 10th
Next week, the bulk of the concrete paving will be completed for the project. Also taking place will be miscellaneous electrical work and installations.
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:
