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Long Beach Airport to Add ADA Upgrades, Safer Crosswalks
The Long Beach airport plans to finish its renovations by fall 2024.
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The Long Beach Airport will perform overnight upgrades to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility for its customers on Monday.
What'll be new: The improvements include a clear, ADA-accessible path from the airport to public transportation and parking. They'll also equip crosswalks with a warning system that plays sounds to alert drivers of pedestrians. This is part of an ongoing project to improve the airport's infrastructure.
When to expect construction: The city says the bulk of the repairs will take place between 10 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 8 and 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9.
What officials are saying: Long Beach Airport Director Cynthia Guidry said in a statement the changes will help the airport build on its "reputation as an easygoing airport from curb to gate."
How it's funded: According to the city, the total cost of the improvement project is $16.6 million. About $10 million will be funded by the federal government's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with the remainder covered by the Long Beach Airport's revenue.
When it'll be finished: The airport said in a statement that they'll finish the upgrades in fall 2024.
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