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Prepare for lengthy delays at Bush Intercontinental Airport with lane closures at main terminal road
The red portion of this image illustrates the lanes of North Terminal Road that will be temporarily closed to vehicles approaching Terminal D beginning October 10.
Summer travel season may be over, but that hasn't slowed thousands from packing George Bush Intercontinental Airport daily for domestic and international travel. Those travelers headed to Terminal D should expect some delays next week.
With current construction of the new international terminal underway, CenterPoint Energy will begin construction starting Monday, October 10, which will force temporary lane closures along North Terminal Road, the road that leads to Terminals C, D, and E.
These new lane closures will be in place for approximately four weeks, per a Houston Airports announcement.
Not surprisingly, Houston Airports estimates traffic congestion, specifically during afternoon peak travel times between 5 pm and 8 pm. This comes after well-documented construction delays have caused hours of wait time in traffic, with some travelers and locals getting out and walking to the terminal.
Travelers and those picking up travelers are advised to prepare for the inconvenience by reserving garage parking online, waiting in cellphone lots for arriving passengers, and adding an extra hour into for peak travel times arrivals. Find a complete list of travel recommendations here.
Police officers will also be on-site as part of the CenterPoint traffic control plan, per a press release.
Houston Airports stresses in press materials that it utilized successful traffic simulations, extensive roadway modeling, and real-time testing days before the project began.
This international terminal construction, part of the IAH Terminal Redevelopment Program, started in 2015 and is slated to be compelted by late 2024. Plans call for the expansion of the Mickey Leland International Terminal (MLIT) with a new International Central Processor.
Additionally, a new concourse and a fully renovated Terminal D will allow passengers to relax in the several lounges and enjoy new dining options. As CultureMap previously reported, improvements even include art projects to create a soothing space.
