Dulles International Airport board approves $19.9B renovation plan
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DULLES, Va. - Washington Dulles International Airport gained approval for a $19.9 billion renovation plan described as one of the largest airport overhauls ever proposed, aimed at transforming Dulles into an airport for the future.
What we know:
The board that oversees the airport voted Wednesday to approve a $15.5 billion funding package by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
Officials say the Trump administration accelerated the planning process earlier this summer. According to posted documents, the airport’s iconic main terminal would be preserved, while major upgrades inside and around it would create a more efficient passenger experience.
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President Trump unveiled a $22.5 billion modernization project for Washington Dulles International Airport.
The plan allocates $6 billion specifically for the reconstruction of the main terminal, with work scheduled to begin next year. Almost $4 million will be directed toward constructing new underground tunnels and trams. This new underground AeroTrain automated passenger transit system is expected to be completed by 2034.
The proposal also includes new concourses and additional moving sidewalks to replace the airport’s mobile lounge vehicles.
The plans do not include a new parking garage, transportation center or hotel.
Construction on a new Terminal E is already underway, funded with $4.4 billion from the Biden administration. The remaining $15.5 billion would be financed through Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority bonds paid by the airlines. The board package says $1.1 billion would come from passenger facility charges.
The full buildout is expected to take about 15 years.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Associated Press and previous FOX 5 reporting.