DFW Airport Starts Next Phase of Terminal C construction as Dallas Fort Worth International Airport implements new roadway closures and detours to support the buildout of a new bridge providing right-hand access into Terminal C. The next phase of the International Parkway Project is scheduled to minimize disruption following the busy holiday travel period and is expected to improve traffic flow and customer access ahead of the upcoming summer travel season.
These next phases of the International Parkway Project were strategically scheduled to begin after the busy holiday travel period. Signage will be in place to guide traffic along all detours and through construction areas.
Accessing Terminal A: Temporary Detour for Southbound Traffic
Last month, DFW opened the new right-hand access into Terminal A early to proactively remove major detours and construction impacts during the holiday travel period. Northbound access into Terminal A opened in its final condition; however, the southbound access opened in a temporary but near-complete condition.
To complete the new southbound access to Terminal A, a temporary detour will require traffic arriving from the north to take the previous left-hand exit into Terminal A. The detour is scheduled to remain through the end of January, which is when the new southbound access into Terminal A is anticipated to reopen in its final condition.
Customers arriving northbound through the South Entry Plaza will continue to use the new right-hand entrance into Terminal A that has already opened in its final condition.
Accessing Terminal C: All Traffic to Enter Via Southbound Entrance
Currently, Terminal C is only accessible via the southbound entrance from International Parkway. Customers arriving from the south will be required to travel northbound past all terminal entrances and take the left-hand U-turn exit before the North Exit Plaza to return to southbound International Parkway. Then, all customers will take the existing left-hand exit to Terminal C. Signage will be in place to guide customers.
Arrive Early and Utilize Tools to Navigate Construction
With major roadwork underway, customers are urged to arrive early and utilize the airport’s digital tools to navigate construction, potential roadway congestion and travel crowds.
- Arrive early: Travelers are encouraged to add additional time to their plans when driving to the airport. At minimum, DFW recommends arriving at the airport at least two hours before domestic flights and three hours before international flights.
- Download the DFW Airport mobile app: Available for iOS and Android, the DFW Airport mobile app is available to assist travelers along every step of their airport journey with access to helpful tools, including prebook parking, live parking availability, security wait times and construction updates.
- Travel informed with construction updates: For timely updates regarding construction, sign up for construction updates via email. Additional updates for travelers, project details and construction news can be found at dfwairport.com/construction.
About Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is one of the most connected and busiest airports in the world. Centered between owner cities Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, DFW Airport also serves as a major economic engine and job generator for the North Texas region. The airport’s historic $12 billion capital plan – DFW Forward – is set to transform the customer experience and plan for the future with monumental upgrades and expansions underway across DFW’s terminals, airfield and roadway infrastructure.
Summary
DFW Airport has entered the next phase of construction affecting access to Terminals A and C, with temporary roadway closures and detours now in place. Travelers heading to Terminal A should follow posted signage for southbound detours through the end of January, while all access to Terminal C must currently be made via the southbound entrance from International Parkway. Customers are encouraged to arrive early, allow extra travel time, and use the DFW Airport mobile app or construction update alerts to navigate traffic changes and stay informed during this construction period.
Source: DFWAriport.com
