Another significant milestone in the $8 billion LaGuardia Airport transformation has been passed with the new Terminal C outer roadway system’s completion six months ahead of schedule.
The roadway network is finished in time to accommodate passengers taking to the skies during the summer travel season.
“A completely redesigned road network, with state-of-the-art traffic management systems and fewer signaled intersections, will make it far easier for travelers arriving by vehicle to get to terminals or parking garages, representing a significant step forward as we create a world-class travel experience at the new LaGuardia Airport,” Governor Andrew Cuomo said. “Along with plans to build AirTrain LaGuardia, the new roadway network puts LaGuardia Airport well on the way to becoming one of the most accessible airports in the nation.”
Roadway construction was accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic as a result of reduced traffic and travel volume at the airport which slashed six months off the scheduled time for completion. The Port authority allotted $625 million to new roadway and bridge construction as part of the overhaul.
