Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - Workers at Harry Reid International Airport have begun installing more than 300 bollards along the Terminal 1 Departures Curb in order to create a safer and more secure area.
The $4.9 million project started on Monday and isn’t expected to be completed until 2023
For the duration of the project, those departing from Terminal 1 may experience more congestion. The project will be completed in seven phases, with the two traffic lanes nearest the curb closed where work is occurring.
The first phase will begin at the northernmost end of the curb, near Allegiant Air and Spirit Airlines ticketing, then gradually move south with each phase.
Airport officials say the bollards will improve safety along the Terminal 1 Departures Curb, and is an opportunity to replace the concrete walkways on the curb with a more cost-efficient material that is more durable and easier to clean and maintain.