Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has announced the early completion of its Runway 17R/35L rehabilitation project.
The project has modernised one of the airport’s largest and most vital runways. It was finished ahead of time using an innovative phasing approach that allowed partial use of the runway during the busy summer travel season.
Runway 17R/35L measures 13,400 feet in length and 200 feet in width. The infrastructure underwent a complete reconstruction, providing a high-density asphalt overlay, enhanced drainage, upgraded lighting and signage, and improved de-icing capabilities.
The project took more than 350,000 work hours, with no recordable safety accidents occurring during the process.
A significant aspect of this project was its focus on sustainability. Over 2,700 runway lights were replaced with energy-efficient LED fixtures, and more than 300,000 cubic yards of reclaimed concrete were recycled for use in the runway rehabilitation and in other construction projects across the airport.
Mohamed Charkas, Executive Vice President of Infrastructure and Development at DFW said:Today marks the successful completion of the largest runway rehabilitation in our airport's history, which was achieved ahead of schedule and with no recordable safety accidents thanks to our focus on delivering a safe and efficient project.
DFW received a 45 million USD Airport Infrastructure Grant from the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to help fund the project.
The work was carried out by Austin Bridge and Road, with the design provided by AtkinsRéalis.
This project forms part of DFW’s wider 9 billion USD capital improvement plan, known as DFW Forward, which aims to modernise the airport with upgrades to its airfield, terminals, and roadways.
