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Founders Plaza to move The management of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is has closed Founders Plaza to allow construction of its unusual new perimeter taxiway system. A new and larger Founders Plaza will reopen later in 2007 at a new site on the northwest side of DFW, where it will continue to educate and inform area visitors about DFW’s large role in the economy of the region. The Plaza has been the site of several historic events at DFW, including an employee memorial on September 12, 2001 following the September 11 terrorist attacks, and the Airport’s 30th anniversary celebration. “Founders Plaza has been a great place for the traveling public and our community to watch the world’s third busiest airport at work for the past 11 years,” said Jeff Fegan, DFW’s CEO. “This is a outstanding resource for North Texas and we’re looking forward to a Plaza that is a venue for education, tours and sightseeing for the thousands who are interested in aviation.” The relocation is necessary to facilitate the construction of DFW’s new perimeter taxiway project, which will enhance airfield safety by reducing runway crossings. The southeast quadrant of the perimeter taxiway system is the first to be built and will cost approximately US$66.7 million. The full project is expected to be complete by late 2008. The redesigned taxiways will reduce delays and get passengers to and from their gates faster, said Jim Crites, DFW’s executive vice president of operations. |
