Starting in about a month, taxiways and runways at Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport will close temporarily for a taxiway overlay project.
Monday, Sept. 23, crews will begin paving the parallel taxiway for runway 5/23 to include upgraded connectors. Runways 5/23 and 11/29 will close simultaneously for three days as crews work in the taxiway intersection.
“The project will span 31 days total and has runway closures due to the proximity of the equipment to the runway,” said Airport Manager Lisa Poole.
“This is a great and much-needed improvement to our field,” she added.
For the next 14 days starting Thursday, Sept. 26, runway 11/29 will reopen while runway 5/23 remains closed. For the final 14 days starting Thursday, Oct. 10, both runways will be open, and taxiways will be closed in necessary areas.
“The city appreciates the public’s cooperation and understanding of what it takes to accomplish these projects,” Poole said.
Work outlined as part of the taxiway overlay project is weather permitting.
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