Construction work has begun on the terminal apron at GRFIA. This is a $30 million project focused on making repairs to the general area where aircraft are parked, refueled, loaded, etc. It is part of the larger overhaul that the airport has been getting over the past few years as it positions itself for more planned expansions in the future.
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Ford airport in Grand Rapids starts $30 million repair project
Associated Press, via Crain's Detroit Business
March 27, 2018
Gerald R. Ford International Airport in the Grand Rapids area has started work on a $30 million project to repair the area where aircraft are parked, loaded and refueled. Construction on the terminal apron at the airport will be completed in seven phases over two years to allow for adequate gate space for air carriers as the busy summer travel months approach. Construction started this week, the airport said...
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This photo, from the article / Facebook, doesn't have anything to do with the immediate area of work, but I thought it was a nice shot of the airport nonetheless -
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Crain's Detroit Business / Facebook