As part of Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s $2.5 billion capital investment program, a new entrance roadway, elevated structure, and pedestrian tunnels are being built adjacent to the terminal building to meet future growth. By 2040, the airport projects over 80 million passengers and a 2.5 percent annual increase in traffic. The new entrance will provide added capacity and make way for the future terminal expansion at the airport.
Throughout construction, airport patrons will continue to travel through the construction site via car and bus, as well as by walking between the terminal and the hourly parking deck. STV was contracted by the airport to provide a traffic analysis for motorists and pedestrians, traffic control sequencing and a 3D rendering video of the sequencing. The traffic simulation model informed the design process for the future expansion, reflecting how construction would affect traffic flow.
