You may have noticed construction at Portland International Airport. The south runway is being completely reconstructed as part of the final stretch of a three-year runway rehabilitation program.
The project team has been hard at work since the construction season began last spring, and July 29, 2011, marks the partial reopening of the east half of the south runway and the closing of the crosswind (north-south) runway as construction continues. This will help reduce aircraft noise for neighbors who live north and south of the airport – these neighborhoods have experienced more flights due to increased use of the airport’s crosswind runway during the project.
In early September, the entire south runway will close once again to finish the reconstruction of the runway, and aircraft operations will resume on the crosswind runway. The entire project is scheduled to wrap up in early October with normal aircraft operations returning to PDX.
Want more info? Send your project questions and concerns to Art Spillman, 503.415.6133, or contact the Noise Hotline at 503.460.4100 or 800.938.6647.
