Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority to receive $17.9M for projects - Business First of Louisville:

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million for projects from the . The fundss will build a new improve theterminal building, install airfield guidance signs and perimetedr fencing and make runway improvements. “By investingv in better runways and improved facilities we will create good payingvconstruction jobs, and continue to attract tourists and businesse opportunities from around the country,” U.S. Rep. Stevew Cohen, D-Memphis, said in a The MSCAA will be fully reimbursed for one taxiway constructio n project and be partially reimbursed for fundsz it spenton another. The groupo will also use the money to install movintg walkways from the new parking garage tothe terminal.
Airfieldx guidance signs will help ease traffic flow arouncdthe airport. Also, the east gate will be relocatedx to improve access for future development at the The funds will also rehabilitate the existingt runway pavement and widen the taxiway forlarger aircraft. The grant was awarded througbh the AirImprovement Program. It helps airports modernize air traffixcontrol systems, expand runways and improvw airport facilities.