There are also some interesting plans for reconfiguring the airport entrance. The "short term" options are pretty interesting.
This is probably the best near term option but it's pricy bc of the bridges. You have dedicated right turn lane and swap lane directions to keep traffic moving.
Cheaper than Alt 1 since it's 1 less bridge that will be an annoying light. I don't think it's worth it.
This closes the Pres. Blvd crossing at 71 so you have a continuous flow in and out of the port. I don't think it's a big deal that you would have to go EB and take a U-Turn WB but the issue would be traffic coming from the east.
Not a fan at this much construction for a short term solution.
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Long Term Options all separate inbound and outbound traffic by moving inbound traffic to Spirt of Texas Blvd.
This is the big elevated ramp option.
Awesome idea as it would expand the airport northward but there is just no way.
This is interesting as it would still expand the airport but the 71 mainlanes would cut through it. You could see bridges built over 71 that planes use to pass over traffic. I hope they go with this plan.
This also seems to allow the east runway to be lengthened.