Taxiway D Closure Between K & D10 March 30, 2023 - May 26, 2023

Taxiway D Closure Between Taxiways K & D10 for Concrete Pavement Reconstruction
 

Advisory: 2023-05
 
March 31, 2023
Taxiway D Closure Between Taxiway K and Taxiway D10 for Concrete Pavement Reconstruction Project
March 30, 2023 - May 26, 2023
 
Project Overview:
 
Taxiway D between Taxiway K and Taxiway D10 will be closed continuously from March 30, 2023 through May 26, 2023 to reconstruct a section of concrete pavement. This Taxiway D pavement reconstruction is Phase 1 of the North Airfield Exit Taxiways (NAET) Project that involves the construction of four new exit taxiways between Runway 6L-24R and Taxiway E. This Taxiway D section of concrete pavement was selected for Phase 1 of the NAET Project to provide value to the airport users by reconstructing an area that was at the end of its useful life. There are six total phases planned for the NAET Project, which will be outlined in a future Operations Advisory soon. 
 
Operational Impacts:
  • Taxiway D between Taxiways K and D10 will be closed for 58 continuous days. 
  • TBIT Gates 139 and 141 will be closed simultaneously for 58 continuous days due to the construction limits. 
  • The vehicle service road (VSR) that crosses Taxiway D between VSR E and TBIT Gate 139 will be closed simultaneously for 58 consecutive days due to the construction limits.
  • There are several other VSR routes available to get to TBIT Gates 131, 133, 135, 137, and other areas on the northeast Taxilane D10 side of TBIT (see illustration below).  
  • Expect potential for delays for any aircraft that need to reposition or taxi from north Terminals 1, 2, 3, and Northeast TBIT Gates to other areas on the airfield west of Taxiway K (such as aircraft maintenance facilities or overnight parking spots), or to areas on the south complex due to only Taxiway E being available for both eastbound and westbound aircraft traffic while Taxiway D is closed.
 
Vehicle Service Road Driver Safety Items:
  • Drivers transitioning the area on vehicle service roads and along the TBIT and Terminal 3 apron areas should expect an increase in aircraft traffic along Taxiway D.
  • In addition, expect more aircraft traffic than usual transitioning across the VSR E zipper markings at Taxiways K, D9 and D10 as they are routed around the Taxiway D closure.
  • Drivers must be vigilant and exercise caution in the vicinity.
  • Drivers should also be aware of the potential for increased transit times while waiting for aircraft to pass.
 
Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) have been issued for the scheduled closures. Please plan flight operations accordingly and check current NOTAMs at https://notams.aim.faa.gov/notamSearch for current airfield operating conditions.

 
For questions or comments regarding this advisory, please contact Airside Manager Jeff Mort at JMort@lawa.org. For any immediate hazards/questions, please contact the ARCC at (424) 646-LAWA (5292).
 
 
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