RDU is growing to meet the air travel needs of our thriving community.  One of the critical projects in Transform RDU, the airport’s $2.5 billion, 10-year capital program, is the widening and extension of John Brantley Boulevard, the main roadway that connects the airport’s terminals.   Early construction is underway on the project, with anticipated road impacts beginning in mid-2027. While the new roadway is being built, guests flying out of Terminal 2 willRead More

Early construction is now underway on one of the airport’s most important infrastructure projects: the extension and widening of John Brantley Boulevard. The airport’s primary roadway brings millions of travelers to RDU’s terminals each year. The John Brantley Boulevard extension is one of four major projects in the airport’s Transform RDU capital program. Once complete,Read More

As the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority moves ahead with the Transform RDU capital construction program, significant progress continues on our signature project — the replacement of Runway 5L-23R. The new runway will carry passengers and cargo to destinations around the world and provide greater economic opportunities for our region. RS&H, one of the many contractors whoRead More

You might notice a big change next time you walk into the ticketing hall at RDU’s Terminal 2.  Crews have erected a large construction wall along the hall’s north end. We know you have lots of questions — so let’s get to them. Why is there a construction wall in Terminal 2? We’re working toRead More

Travelers will start to see construction in Terminal 2 in early January 2026 when crews install a temporary floor-to-ceiling wall at the north end of the terminal. The area will be closed off for construction for approximately two years as crews  expand the ticketing and international arrivals areas, add security checkpoint lanes and upgrade theRead More