What's New with PDX Next: Noise Update, New Main Terminal Roof and Concourse C Crane Picks
Noise Update: You may notice an increase in noise levels this week, starting Tuesday, July 12. The area with the most significant increase is above and behind the central ticket counters and the adjacent D/E checkpoint entry area. Next week, the loudest area will be by the south ticket counters. Active work hours are continuous from Monday at 6 a.m. through Saturday at 6 p.m.
New Main Terminal Roof: Today is the anticipated start date for Y column installation, the supports for the new roof. Each Y column weighs a massive 81,629 pounds, but the columns are comparatively light work for the giant cranes used to lift them – their capacity is 800 tons or 1,600,000 pounds!
In general, you can expect this work to happen Monday through Friday – and occasionally on Saturday – between 8 p.m. and 3 a.m. This week, the installation will be mostly on the north side and impacts will vary depending on where the work is being done. You may see closures to a few areas, including the restrooms by Gate D2, the freight elevator by Gate D2 and the D/E bypass door. If the bypass door is closed, signage – along with a spotter – will guide you to an alternate route. You can also use the D/E checkpoint, but remember, you can’t bring prohibited items through the checkpoint.
Crane Picks: Concourse C crane picks begin today and last through the end of month. They will be late at night, from 11:30 p.m. to 3 a.m., but won't happen every day.
While the cranes are in use, you can expect closures of several areas including the B/C known crew member lane, the Concourse C pet relief area, make up areas 2 and 3, the C3 restrooms, and the restrooms pre- and post-security at the B/C checkpoint.
Closure areas will be roped off with stanchions and a spotter will be present. For restroom closures, signage will direct passengers to the nearest open facility. The location of the closures and how long they last will vary depending on the night and the work being done.
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