KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Officials at the
Kansas City International Airport
(MCI), with partner Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate, will
break ground on a new $1.5 billion
single terminal on March 25. The
project will transform and modernize the current three-terminal
layout, which has remained largely unchanged since it opened in
1972, despite nearly tripling its passenger traffic. It is the
largest infrastructure project in Kansas
City's history.
The new terminal, designed by the Chicago, Ill.-based Skidmore, Ownings & Merrill (SOM), will
feature 1 million square feet of space and 39 gates, the
construction of which is projected to create 5,000 jobs. Upon
opening in 2023, it will reflect the Kansas City region's identity as a business,
visitor and lifestyle destination in the center of the U.S.
"A modern airport that is attractive to passengers and airlines
is an important competitive advantage for any major metropolitan
area," said Tim Cowden, president
and CEO of the Kansas City Area Development Council. "KC has a long
track record of investing in its cultural assets, major league
sports facilities, roads, bridges and mass transit options, and a
new single terminal at KCI is the next important phase in our
region's growth."
Additional project highlights include close-in parking; a
two-level curbside pickup and drop-off area; expanded flight
options and waiting areas at each gate to accommodate an increased
number of passengers and larger aircraft; and a revamped,
first-rate travel experience with more post-security amenities.
Groundbreaking festivities will be held at the airport's
Terminal A parking structure at 2 p.m.
Central time. Key officials, representatives and partners
will be on hand for the event – which will kickstart construction
activities, including the demolition of Terminal A.
Additional details regarding the March
25 groundbreaking celebration can be found at
FlyKCI.com and kci-edgemoor.com. To stay tuned to the latest
project news, follow the team on Twitter @KCIAirport and
@kciedgemoor; and Facebook @kciairport and @kciedgemoor.
ABOUT GREATER KANSAS
CITY
Home to 2.5 million people, the Kansas
City region is recognized as "America's Creative Crossroads"
as a center for technology and artistry. Kansas City was
selected for the roll-out of Google's 1 Gigabit Google
Fiber service, and for one of Cisco's most
comprehensive Smart+Connected
Cities programs. www.thinkKC.com.
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