RDU Update - Summer 2010
News from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

SUMMER 2010

 

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Second Phase of Terminal 2 Takes Shape


Travelers began using part of the second phase of Terminal 2 on Wednesday, August 4, when the airport opened the permanent corridor that passengers will use when exiting the concourse.

The corridor is the first section of the terminal's second phase to open. Terminal 2 is one building being constructed in two phases, with the first opening in October 2008 and the remainder set to open on Jan. 23, 2011.

Since 2008, passengers arriving on domestic flights have utilized a narrow, winding corridor between two temporary walls to leave the concourse. The new corridor will be a shorter, straight walk from the concourse to the pre-security area and the building's new central atrium.


Photo of Terminal 2's permanent corridor
Passengers will now use the permanent
corridor when exiting the concourse.


Construction Progresses
The work allows crews to close the temporary exit corridor in order to expand the security checkpoint to its final 10-lane size. Later this year, a dedicated escalator will open, transporting arriving passengers directly from the concourse into the exit corridor.

More to Come
Upon opening, the permanent exit corridor will feature a new art installation, as well as a dedicated meet-and-greet location. A mosaic tile artwork by Robert Kushner of New York, Welcome represents various North Carolina flora and fauna. The work is currently installed but will remain wrapped and protected from construction until closer to the building's opening.

A meet-and-greet area is being built at the end of the public side of the exit corridor. The space will feature a large seating area and flight status displays. Cameras will feed video of those about to enter the corridor to monitors, enabling meeters-and-greeters to watch for friends and family.

On the new Concourse D, 13 new shops and restaurants will greet passengers including Jason's Deli, Five Guys, Brooks Brothers and 2nd Edition Book Sellers. U.S. Airways and Continental Airlines will move to Terminal 2 upon completion.

Bag Office Changes
Shortly after the exit corridor opens, the American, Delta and United bag service offices will move to their permanent locations near the central atrium elevators.


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