Miami airport just got a $94 million boost for makeover. Here are 5 takeaways

Miami International Airport has secured $94 million in federal grants to support ongoing upgrades. The money will contribute to runway improvements and roadway renovations as part of the airport’s extensive $9 billion modernization program.

FULL STORY: Miami’s airport gets $94M in federal funds for 2 projects in major makeover

Here are the highlights:

• Runway and roadway projects: The federal grants from the Federal Aviation Administration will fund improvements to a congested runway area and structural repairs to the upper-level departures roadway. Completion is expected in 2028 and 2029, respectively.
• Phased construction: Both projects will be done in phases to ensure the airport remains fully operational.
• Modernization efforts: MIA’s $9 billion upgrade initiative, largely self-financed through airport revenue, includes new terminals, expanded boarding areas and additional TSA checkpoints to accommodate growing passenger volumes.
• Recent progress: The airport has upgraded the Central Terminal’s check-in area and is expanding the Flamingo parking garage.
• Operational improvements: A TSA checkpoint that closed in September is set to reopen by November, and the Skytrain resumed full service in August after repairs.

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