To minimize the expense of building a new apron and associated taxiways, Duluth International Airport elected to locate its $62-million passenger terminal immediately south of the structure it was intended to replace, challenging project team members to promote safe operations throughout construction.
Planners placed particular emphasis on the safety of arriving passengers, constructing a pedestrian tunnel to ensure they didn't inadvertently encounter sitework. The construction manager also developed a phasing plan to promote safe movement of construction equipment adjacent to an operating airfield.