CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Construction is underway on an aging runway at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, and it could result in some delays and increased air traffic for some communities for next three months.
The airport's center parallel runway, 18C/36C, is undergoing major rehabilitation. The runway was temporarily closed on Monday, August 15, and it will take 70 days to complete the project.
Construction crews will remove the pavement from the full length, middle portion of the runway and replace it with new concrete. They will also be installing new lighting.
Weather permitting, the contractor will work 24 hours six days a week. If it rains during the week, Sunday will be used a make-up day.
The aircraft that typically use the center runway will use Runway 18R/36L which is the new runway parallel to I-485. Runway 18R/36L has primarily been used for arriving aircraft only.
As a result of these temporary operational changes, some businesses and residents near the airport will likely see more aircraft overhead.
Communities to the north and south of Runway 18R/36L, including some in neighboring York, Gaston and Lincoln counties, will also experience aircraft overflights not normally seen, according to a statement from the airport.
Runway 18C/36C is a 32-year old concrete runway that opened in 1979. The airport says most runways made out of concrete last 25-30 years.
The project cost is $26.5 million and is funded through General Airport Revenue Bonds.
Source: http://www.wbtv.com
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