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Findorff Construction has erased the runway for an airport update in Wisconsin, Milwaukee International Airport confirmed the immersion of construction.
Madison’s general contractor based in Wisconsin $ 95 million redevelopment project At Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. The project sets one of the largest investments at the airport for decades, according to a statement on September 16.
The project will replace the existing international arrivals terminal, which is not connected to the main terminal, with a new installation that increases the capacity for both international and national air travel. Once completed, the new MKE Concourse will have two jet bridges that are able to process up to 400 international passengers per hour, almost triple the current capacity, according to the statement.
“The new concourse and will improve the efficiency of international operations, as the airlines will manage the international and international arrivals of the same door, instead of towing aircraft from the international arrival terminal at the main terminal,” said Brian Dranzik, the director of Milwaukee County Airport. “The new concour will also be environmentally friendly, will have a modern U.S. customs installation and will bring MKE passenger experience to an even higher level.”
Officials emphasized the economic and community benefits at a launch event this month. For example, airport income, link and $ 13.5 million in federal support will completely fund redevelopment. Local property taxes will not be used in the project.
“This project will prepare the stage for extensive international connections and the economic opportunity for our region,” said David Crowley, executive of Milwaukee County. “The best of all, this project will not use a dollar of real estate tax.”
Concourse e was first opened in 1969, but has been latent since 2017, when the consolidation of the airline left two active competitions at the airport. Fonddorff began the demolition of the existing structure this month and hopes to complete the construction by the end of 2027, according to the statement.
