Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Construction to Cause Delays

February 19, 2004

Airport Construction to Cause Delays
WXIA-TV, GA

Construction for a new luggage screening system at
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will
cause major delays, airport officials said Wednesday.

The luggage screening system will make the process
safer and more efficient, Hartsfield-Jackson officials
said. It is, however, expected to take nearly a
year-and-a-half to construct. 

The construction will close down three lanes of
traffic at both terminals and traffic will be diverted
to the other three lanes, essentially doubling the
traffic. 

Airport General Manger Ben DiCosta said signs will
advise travelers on how to navigate through the
construction and how to access the terminals. 

The new screening system will replace the screening
that is currently conducted by hand and machines that
clog airport lobby traffic. 

The new automated system will allow travelers to drop
off bags in the main lobby and make their way to their
flight. Travelers will still have to go through the
security line.

“I think it’s great. It’s one less line to stand it.
You can actually get your bags to the gate and then
get to the plane,” said Mark Cool, a business
traveler. 

The construction is expected to cost $125 million and
the federal government will cover 75 percent of the
costs. Hartsfield-Jackson will pay for the rest. 

 

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