"RDU to rebuild Terminal C's south concourse"

Thursday, December 7, 2006

RDU approves Terminal C replacement
The Raleigh (NC) News & Observer


The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority today approved demolition and
replacement of the Terminal C south concourse. Until today, the scope of the
project focused on the construction of a new north concourse and ticketing,
security checkpoint and baggage claim areas. The addition of the south
concourse brings the total budgeted cost of the project to $570 million. The
original project cost was $430 million.

With the construction of the south concourse, the new Terminal C will be
more than three times larger than its predecessor, growing from 330,000 to
893,000 square feet. When completed, the new terminal will feature 32 gates,
three ticketing islands with 60 airline check-in counters, 10 security
checkpoint lanes and five baggage carousels.

The new terminal also features the latest in airport design and technology.
An inline baggage screening system is integral to the terminal design and
will remove all checked luggage screening equipment from the lobby.
"Intuitive design" is used to guide passengers effortlessly through the
terminal. The terminal will also feature an expanded Federal Inspection
Services facility for international travelers.

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