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The Green Build
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Get ready for an improved airport! Beginning in March, travelers to and from
San Diego International Airport will notice construction activity in front of Terminal
2 related to The Green Build, the largest project in the airport’s history.
The Green Build will bring a number of long-awaited upgrades for passengers traveling
in and out of San Diego International Airport, including 10 new jet gates, additional
shopping and dining options and a dual-level roadway to separate arriving and departing
passengers and reduce curb-front congestion.
To accommodate construction activity on the dual-level roadway, some parking in
front of Terminal 2 will be temporarily relocated and the pedestrian bridges will
be removed. Frequent shuttles will transport travelers from relocated parking areas
to the terminals.
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Be sure to sign-up for e-alerts to stay up-to-date on the latest construction information.
Plan ahead before traveling to the airport and allow extra time to arrive, park,
get to the terminal and check-in for your flight.
All travelers – whether visiting San Diego County on vacation, traveling on business
or headed out of town on holiday – will reap the benefits of these improvements.
Travelers can expect to take advantage of the finished facilities in 2013.
Highlights of The Green Build include:
- 10 new jet gates
- A dual-level roadway at Terminal 2, featuring an arrivals curb on level one and
a departures curb on level two to relieve current curbside congestion
- Additional parking for remain-over-night aircraft to eliminate the need for aircraft
to taxi across the runway
- Taxiway improvements to enhance the flow of aircraft traffic
- New, expanded dining and shopping options
- More comfortable holding areas at the gates
- More and improved security checkpoints
In addition, the project will pursue Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) silver certification. Goals of the project’s sustainable design include:
- Decreased water usage
- Reduced energy consumption
- Use of alternative energy sources
Construction will proceed over a three-year period – at its peak, the project is
expected to create more than 1,000 constructed-related jobs. Travelers can expect
to take advantage of the finished product in early 2013.
Improvements will enhance the flow of passengers, enabling them to move more quickly
through security checkpoints, as well as provide facilities and services to make
passenger travel more comfortable and convenient.
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