Construction is set to begin on an $84.5 million express shuttle roadway at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, a project officials say will ease traffic congestion and improve passenger access between airport facilities.
The City of New Orleans, the New Orleans Aviation Board, and state and federal partners will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 10: 30 a.m. Tuesday, August 26.
Funded by Federal Aviation Administration grants under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Express Shuttle Connector Road will create a dedicated route linking the airport’s south campus — home to parking garages and the Rental Car Center — with the north campus terminal.
Officials said the road will reduce shuttle travel times and lay the groundwork for future intermodal connections, including a planned passenger rail line between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
The ceremony will include remarks from Kevin Dolliole, director of aviation at Louis Armstrong Airport, New Orleans Aviation Board Chair Judge Michael Bagneris, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Glenn Ledet, and other local leaders.
Airport officials emphasized that the new road will help streamline airport operations by diverting shuttle traffic away from public roadways, improving efficiency for travelers and reducing congestion around the terminal.
The project reflects ongoing investments in Louisiana’s transportation infrastructure, with federal, state, and local agencies collaborating to meet growing travel demand in the region.
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