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Updates - Salt Lake City International - Phases II thru IV

Larry and Tammy Pinnock take a selfie with The Canyon, an art installation at the new Salt Lake City International Airport.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune)

Updates for October 2022

Originally Posted by Paniolo Man

I had been concerned that they would close the mid tunnel when the central tunnel opens, looks like it's a permanent fixture.


South Concourse East begins receiving Jet Bridges. 4 new gates coming in May 2023!

As posted by Paniolo Man

October 2022

Originally Posted by Reeder113

Apron - Phase 4

Utility install - Oct 19, 2022


SCE PBB delivery - Oct 19, 2022


NCE elevated deck - Oct 19, 2022


Apron 306 placement south - Oct 19, 2022

As Posted By Reeder113
https://slcairport.com/thenewslc/reb...gress-gallery/

Originally Posted by Paniolo Man

October Contd...Check out what's happening behind-the-scenes on The New SLC Phase 2 construction site. - Salt Lake City International Airport Facebook

Wasn't on their YouTube at the time of my posting this.

Originally Posted by Reeder113

Thanks! Here's a few screenshots from the video:

As Posted By Reeder113

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[delts145]

Timeline Updates - Salt Lake City International - Phase II

Larry and Tammy Pinnock take a selfie with The Canyon, an art installation at the new Salt Lake City International Airport.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune)



Engineering News-Record 2021 Top 25 National Newsmakers - Michael Williams: Leading the Team to Bring the $4.5B Salt Lake City International Airport in on Time, Under Budget

Mark Shaw for the Engineering News-Record: https://www.enr.com/articles/53419-m...e-under-budget

Mike Williams loves it when a plan comes together, especially on megaprojects such as the new $4.5-billion Salt Lake City International Airport. But the veteran manager says that only happens when a project is delivered by a truly integrated team, one dedicated to solving problems together. “And it’s important to have an owner who’s involved day-to-day,” he adds.

Williams, 69, a transportation consultant for the past 40 years, says both of those elements came together in replacing the SLC airport terminal, parking garage and two older concourses, in essence creating an entirely new airport with twice the capacity of the old one. Phase one of the project finished under budget and on time in late 2020. Phase two is ongoing...

Williams (top, in yellow vest) saw the sharp decline in pandemic air travel as an opportunity to accelerate the project schedule.
Photo: SLC Airport

Williams was hired as an independent program director for the Salt Lake City Dept. of Airports Airport Redevelopment Program in November 2012 to lead the construction side of the project from its inception.

The original plan was to build out half of the two new concourses and the landside terminal in phase one while keeping the two older ones open to maintain sufficient gate counts and meet airline capacity needs, Williams says. Phase two would add the new gates, but requiring repeatedly closing one gate and opening a new one in a complex 25-step process. However, as airline passenger traffic slowed during the pandemic’s early stages, he saw an opportunity and approached the project team with a bold idea.

“Mike came to us and said, ‘What if we tear down all of the old airport at once? Not do it in smaller pieces like we planned,’” says Bill Wyatt, executive director of airports for the city. He says Williams wanted to demolish all three concourses concurrently—while keeping the gate count high enough to serve passengers—skipping multiple gate openings and closings and accelerating the project’s second phase by nearly two years.

“The airlines liked the plan because they could get into the new facilities sooner,” Williams says. But the move required some big logistical shifts, a lot of displacement and some inconvenience, including relocating many support functions and asking the airlines to use remote “hard stands” for passenger boarding and offloading while the new gates were being finished. Delta Air Lines, the airport’s main hub carrier, “never flinched” on the proposal, Wyatt says.

“It could have made a lot of people unhappy, but we decided to make it work. It was a great plan,” he adds. The new plan also allowed crews to expedite work on the central passenger tunnel, part of phase two, now scheduled to open in October 2023, much earlier than planned.

Originally Posted by Reeder113

What’s coming to Salt Lake City International Airport: 22 new gates, more restaurants

https://www.deseret.com/utah/2022/5/...l-2023-phase-2

https://kutv.com/news/local/gallery-...emains-for-now

Food and beverage:

- Auntie Anne’s.
- Blue Iguana (Local).
- Burger King.
- Hugo Coffee (Local).
- Jimmy John’s.
- Millcreek Coffee Roasters (Local, 2 locations).
- P.F. Chang’s.
- Protein Bar and Kitchen.
- Red Rock Brewery (Local).
- Rockwell’s Ice Cream (Local).
- Vessel Kitchen (Local).
- Wow Bao.

Specialty retail, news/gift and service:

- Atrium.
- Hudson Nonstop (2 locations).
- Minute Suites.
- SLC Public Market (Local, 2 locations).
- Utah Jazz Pro Shop (Local).

October 2022

Originally Posted by Paniolo Man

I had been concerned that they would close the mid tunnel when the central tunnel opens, looks like it's a permanent fixture.


South Concourse East begins receiving Jet Bridges. 4 new gates coming in May!

Originally Posted by Reeder113

Apron - Utility Install - Oct 19, 2022

SCE PBB delivery - Oct 19, 2022


NCE elevated deck - Oct 19, 2022


Apron 306 placement south - Oct 19, 2022

https://slcairport.com/thenewslc/reb...gress-gallery/

November 2022

Originally Posted by Paniolo Man

November 11th - South concourse as of today. Note, no jet bridges on this side yet.

Photo By Paniolo Man

Originally Posted by Reeder113

The new taxi lane between A and B concourses is now open, which means a quicker path to the east runways. This translates to less time on the ground and more time in the air.

https://twitter.com/slcairport/statu...49562422890496

Also, sorry for the small picture, but concourse A East is coming along nicely. They're polishing the terrazzo.

Originally Posted by Reeder113

Central tunnel. First install of drywall and lights.

South Concourse East - Finished polished terrazzo.

https://slcairport.com/thenewslc/reb...gress-gallery/

December 2022

Originally Posted by Paniolo Man

December 2nd - Snagged a few photos this morning while headed out for a few days.

Concourse A East viewed from the south.


Concourse B East viewed from the south.


Best view I could get of the other side of A east with jet bridges installed.


Since we are on the topic of places to eat, here is my personal pick. Great prices for an airport and fantastic food. Located in Concourse B right out of the mid-concourse tunnel.


Editing to add this A Concourse East pic I grabbed while we taxied.

Photos By Paniolo Man

Originally Posted by Paniolo Man

December 8th - As posted by the airport on Facebook today.

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[delts145]

Project Description - North Concourse - Okland Construction

Through a new passenger tunnel underneath the airport's existing tarmac leading from the South Concourse, the new 850,000sf North Concourse adds 30 gates to the existing complex. This expansion provides the necessary flexibility and increased capacity for larger plane sizes and passenger traffic. The design of the project allows an additional 15 gates of future growth as passenger demand dictates.

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[Busy Bee]

Beautiful

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December 8

Originally Posted by Paniolo Man

As posted by the airport on Facebook today.

December

SCE Passenger boarding bridges


Apron area f paving 306 east side of sce


NCE Area g east foundation placement


Tunnel installing baggage conveyor supports

Posted By Reeder113

January 4, 2023

Originally Posted by Paniolo Man

Just got back from three weeks back home. Grabbed some pics as I waited for my ride.

North Concourse East


South Concourse East

Photos By Paniolo Man

Originally Posted by Paniolo Man

• The number of gates opening in May has increased from 4 to 5.
• HDJV is aiming to start putting up steel for the node (current gap in B construction) on Febuary 20.
• Contractor has started painting the ceiling of the Central Tunnel blue in preparation for installation of The River Tunnel.

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[delts145]

January 19, 2023

https://www.facebook.com/SaltLakeCit...ationalAirport


North Concourse East, area H blueskin



Central Tunnel, painting walls

https://slcairport.com/thenewslc/reb...gress-gallery/
Posted By Reeder113

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[delts145]

Downtown Updates - Transport Infrastructure Construction

Originally Posted by Paniolo Man

February 10, 2023

300N pedestrian bridge.









Utah Transit Authority's New Central Garage

Photos By Paniolo Man

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[delts145]

Updates, The New Salt Lake City International Airport

February 21 - 24, 2023

Originally Posted by Reeder113

Central Tunnel Blue Terrazzo


Central Tunnel Drywall



North Concourse East - South Elevation

They're finally going vertical in the middle section on Concourse B East.
https://slcairport.com/thenewslc/reb...gress-gallery/






Photos By Reeder113

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[delts145]

Originally Posted by Paniolo Man

Gordon Huether Studio has listed some new airport art on their website. A surprise for sure, the airport has certainly kept quiet on this.

Originally Posted by ucsbgaucho

That's pretty cool, talk about unique and eye-catching. Very excited for this, and glad that it's being built at a scale that will be impressive to see and noticeable for a long distance. Cool that they are also using what I assume is corten steel, which is the copper-colored steel used in landscaping, that weathers and changes color over time.

Artwork description:

The New Salt Lake City International Airport not only serves as a major hub airport for North America but has become somewhat of a repository of museum-quality contemporary art and a major tourist attraction as a result. From its grand lobbies and concourses to its VIP lounges, even its restrooms are bedazzled with public art. Here is yet another artwork by renowned
award-winning sculptor Gordon Huetherwork

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[delts145]

Updates, The New Salt Lake City International Airport

Timeline - February 21st - 24th, 2023

Originally Posted by Reeder113

South Concourse East - Feb 24, 2023







North Concourse East - Feb 23, 2023



https://slcairport.com/thenewslc/reb...gress-gallery/

Originally Posted by RC14

This article is from a few days ago but I don't think it was posted here:
https://www.ksl.com/article/50588457...tructure-funds

Salt Lake City's new international airport project gets cut of $1B in federal infrastructure funds

SALT LAKE CITY — Federal aviation officials on Monday announced they are sending $29 million to Salt Lake City International Airport as the airport plans to add 16 new gates to Concourse B in the next few years.

It is one of 99 airport terminal projects that will get funds from this year's round of the Airport Terminal Program set up by the Federal Aviation Administration via the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The bill set aside $1 billion in funds for the program every year from fiscal year 2022 through the 2026 fiscal year. No Utah airports received program funding last year....

...The grant will help replace aging and capacity-constrained facilities as a part of the airport's Concourse B-East expansion project, according to the federal agency. It will go toward the 16 new gates and up to five permanent hardstand positions in the expanded concourse.

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[delts145]

March 2023

Originally Posted by Reeder113

They just released these images, but they're from several weeks ago, so I'm sure there's been a significant amount of progress since these were taken.

As Posted By Reeder113

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[delts145]

Updates, The New Salt Lake City International Airport - March - April 2023

Originally Posted by RC14

This article is from a few days ago but I don't think it was posted here:
https://www.ksl.com/article/50588457...tructure-funds

Salt Lake City's new international airport project gets cut of $1B in federal infrastructure funds

SALT LAKE CITY — Federal aviation officials on Monday announced they are sending $29 million to Salt Lake City International Airport as the airport plans to add 16 new gates to Concourse B in the next few years.

It is one of 99 airport terminal projects that will get funds from this year's round of the Airport Terminal Program set up by the Federal Aviation Administration via the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The bill set aside $1 billion in funds for the program every year from fiscal year 2022 through the 2026 fiscal year. No Utah airports received program funding last year....

...The grant will help replace aging and capacity-constrained facilities as a part of the airport's Concourse B-East expansion project, according to the federal agency. It will go toward the 16 new gates and up to five permanent hardstand positions in the expanded concourse.

April 2023

NCE north rail insulation metal panel - April 2023

SCE Area a2-c2 early gate hold rooms - April 2023



Tunnel frame mid baggage tunnel firewall - April 2023



Tunnel grinding terrazzo



https://slcairport.com/thenewslc/reb...gress-gallery/



SCE Daktronics Info Board



Delta Operator driving jet bridge



NCE Drywall install



NCE Air Handler Unit installation


As Posted By Reeder113 from - https://slcairport.com/thenewslc/reb...gress-gallery/

Originally Posted by ucsbgaucho

Airport doing a "fit test" for the new A gates, opening in 2 1/2 weeks

Photo By Ucsbgaucho

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[delts145]

May 8, 2023

North Concourse East Construction Continues

Photo By Paniolo Man

May 16, 2023

SLC International and Delta Air Lines Unveil Half of Concourse A-East

The first flight to depart from Salt Lake City International Airport’s Concourse A-east pulled back from Gate A-29 at 7:05 a.m. MST on Delta Air Line’s flight #394 to Atlanta with approx. 200 passengers on board.

During an early morning ceremony, a 45’ wide by 14’ tall curtain opened to unveil half of Concourse A-east and the first five operating gates. It is the first look the public has had of the east side of Concourse A, which will mirror Concourse A-west when completed.

“Our airport is changing and growing to keep up with our capital city and I’m thrilled that these new gates are now open to better serve our residents and travelers,” Mayor Erin Mendenhall said.

It has been 31 months since the last gate opening celebration took place on Concourse B-west in October 2020. During that time, the former airport was demolished and the infrastructure to build the eastern portion of Concourse A began.

“Launching the initial east-side gates is very rewarding,” said Bill Wyatt, Salt Lake City Department of Airports, executive director. “We have been working nonstop since opening Phase 1—more than two years ago—to get to this point. To be here today took a lot of demolition work, a lot of steel and a lot of paving.” Wyatt added.

The airport will open an additional four gates on the south side of Concourse A-east on Aug. 22, 2023. The remaining 13 gates and all 19 new restaurants and shops will open on Oct. 31, 2023. https://slcairport.com/thenewslc/phase-2-concessions/...

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[delts145]

May 2023 - South Concourse East, Early Gate Opening


Photo By Reeder 113

Originally Posted by Transit4Utah

According to my Delta Pilot friend who flies their a330's, Delta is planning on retraining pilots and basing several a350's in SLC (as there is no space in Seattle or Los Angeles) for western US originating transpacific flights. Once gate capacity increases in the next year or two, and as the remaining 20 or so aircraft are delivered.

Daily Korean service is confirmed for next summer, the only thing holding it back until this point is gate capacity and available aircraft. Adding additional Seattle frequency by restructuring aircraft usage is a stopgap measure to meet demand for the western US until space and aircraft become available at SLC. There is the potential to start service from SLC to Tokyo's Haneda Intl. as well if capacity/demand proves viable.

It sounds as though service to Lima or Santiago is more dependent on gate capacity at their airports, rather than SLC. Although, there is not enough widebody capacity at salt lake currently either. European frequency is pretty maxed out at this point with up to 4 daily flights next summer to Amsterdam, London, Paris, and Frankfurt.

Also expect daily service to resume/be added to most remaining small-midsize cities in the eastern US currently not served by SLC as gate capacity doubles in the next few years.

Rendering of The Canyon 2.0 adorned with Artwork by Gordon Huether


North Concourse East - The Canyon 2.0 under construction - May 2023

Originally Posted by Reeder113

North Concourse East - The World Floor Map salvaged from the old airport will go here - May 2023






Tunnel rough grind terrazzo - May 2023


Tunnel portal wavy artwork panel - May 2023

Photos By Reeder113

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Southern Metro - New Provo Airport Prepares To Expand

Originally Posted by delts145

Kind of cool that the paint on the brand-new airport is barely even dry yet and they're already having to expand in earnest.

Originally Posted by Paniolo Man

The Provo airport is well underway planning the expansion of their new terminal after an explosion of traffic over the last two years.

It's quite an upgrade, even on what they have now. The terminal's footprint would quadruple in size, the new gates would be on level 2. The whole facility would come in a little over 200,000 square feet. They'll probably break ground in the next few years as they secure the remaining funding.

The plans show a total of 10 gates, 9 with jet bridges. The airport received some funding from the legislature for FY24. The plans also include facilities for international arrivals.

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[Busy Bee]

How are they going to piece that terrazzo floor back together and actually have it look good? That seems like an almost impossible task. Filling all the seams with matching terrazzo and then regrinding perhaps?

[N830MH]

Thank you for the update. So please keep us posted!

[Paniolo Man]

Originally Posted by Busy Bee

How are they going to piece that terrazzo floor back together and actually have it look good? That seems like an almost impossible task. Filling all the seams with matching terrazzo and then regrinding perhaps?

Look at this image real close:



The map had a grid of metal divider strips.

Now this one:



Looks to me like they cut it along the divider strips which are easily replaceable. I hope they don't have to try and match colors anywhere because the old world map is really faded, matching it up and having it age evenly would be really hard.

[Busy Bee]

Ahhh I see.

[delts145]

Tunnel rough grind terrazzo - May 2023



Tunnel portal wavy artwork panel - May 2023

Photos By Reeder113

May 23, 2023

Originally Posted by Paniolo Man

Again found myself spending the night in the airport because of a late flight. Explored the recently opened section of the South Concourse East.

Looking east from the Terminal Plaza.


I'll spare you pictures of the gate areas as they are exactly the same as what we've already got. Seats and equipment are installed and ready to go at the 4 south-facing gates scheduled to open in August.

Here's a shot of one of the rows of Concession space, nothing is open yet in the new area.


The information screens have an actual map underneath them.


For reference here's what they look like on the other half of the Concourse.


I really don't like the screen with a QR code to scan for a full map, adds unnecessary complication. Hope they bring the maps to the existing areas.

Here's some shots of the North Concourse and Node from the Terminal Plaza.


Node.


Concourse.


I still believe that Restrooms are the most underrated aspect of the new airport, they are huge and pretty much everywhere. Massive stalls with room for luggage, I can't think of another airport with this good of a bathroom game.

The long walk is pretty mild compared to other airports. I'm still sore about LAX's pushing of regular carriers to the new West Gates, the walk connecting the JetBlue codeshare to Hawaii from SLC is ~1.25 miles. Not only is our walk situation not that bad, it isn't permanent.

Photos By Paniolo Man

June 6, 2023

Originally Posted by Reeder113

Though paved over and no longer visible, construction on the Central Tunnel continues. Last week, artist Gordon Huether visited the site to see the progress of The River Tunnel art installation coming to life in shades of blue. The Central Tunnel is expected to open in 2024.

https://twitter.com/slcairport/statu...778306/photo/1

Photo By Reeder113

June 6, 2023

Originally Posted by kjnslSLC

A couple shots of the new B gates and central node as I taxied past it from the new A gates yesterday. I’ve been in and out a few times and have only used the 5 new gates every time, so they’re clearly a welcome addition to Delta.

Photos By KjnslSLC

June 12, 2023

Originally Posted by kjnslSLC

From one of my favorite seats at the SLC SkyClub today, the new gates are getting their fair use.
The trend has continued that every flight I’ve had in and out since they opened have been through the new gates.

Photo By KjnslSLC

June 12, 2023

Originally Posted by billbillbillbill

Concourse B escalators going in. Still, a long way to go til 2024 but progress.

Photo By Billbillbillbill

June 19, 2023

Originally Posted by Reeder113

Some additional pics of the escalator install into Concourse B.
https://slcairport.com/thenewslc/reb...gress-gallery/

https://twitter.com/slcairport/statu...601986/photo/1
As Posted By Reeder113

June 20, 2023

Originally Posted by Paniolo Man

The next batch of concessions were just announced.

As Posted By Paniolo Man

June 30, 2023

Originally Posted by Reeder113

Earlier this week, the Airport’s Greeting Room was named after the former senator, astronaut, Salt Lake City Mayor, and Navy pilot. The Senator Jake Garn Greeting Room was the site of a brief ceremony to honor Garn who was joined by the SLC Mayor and members of the SLC Council for a photo in front of the Garn Art Mural, created by artist Gordon Huether.

https://twitter.com/slcairport/statu...576530432?s=20[/B]

South Concourse East terrazzo polish


South Concourse East glass cleaning


Tunnel Portal


North Concourse East north metal panel install


North Concourse East Hi Roof SOMD placement


North Concourse East SkyClub escalator pick


South Concourse East terrazzo polishing

https://slcairport.com/thenewslc/reb...gress-gallery/

As Posted By Reeder113

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