Bradley is in the final phases of the completion of the additional major renovations that are part of the $200 million airport modernization that began in April 2000. These renovations, scheduled for completion in 2008, include:

• The existing/older Terminal A’s roof will be raised to create a uniform look.
• A sit-down restaurant and additional retail stores will be constructed.
• The escalator in the existing/older Terminal A has been eliminated and the area filled in to provide continuous ticket counter and office space for airlines utilizing Gates 20-30.
• The existing secondary security checkpoint will be relocated with a total of ten passenger screening lanes created between the existing/older Terminal A and newer Terminal A.
• Expansion work at the end of existing/older Terminal Concourse has been completed. This work consisted of renovations to Gates 20-28. In 2008, American Airlines will occupy Gates 22, 24, 26 and 28.

New Terminal and Concourse E
The new section of Bradley International Airport’s Terminal A has been open for business since April 2003. The Airport now provides a modern facility sized to handle current and future scheduled passenger service.

This newer portion of Terminal A and concourse totals 260,000 square feet. This modernized part of Terminal A is connected to existing/older Terminal A, creating a single, unified complex east of the Sheraton Hotel. Passengers are screened through the terminal’s primary security checkpoint located adjacent to Delta Air Lines’ check-in area. Most concessions, with the exception of a coffee/snack bar, are located beyond the security checkpoint.

The new concourse in Terminal A provides 12 aircraft gate positions with passenger jet bridges. Airline operations and maintenance areas are located on the lower level. Airlines at Gates 1-12 are Continental, Delta, Northwest and Southwest.

The main floor, or departure level, includes airlines ticket counters and waiting areas, an extensive concession area facing the aircraft parking apron, restroom facilities and other amenities. The ticketing and concession lobbies feature spacious high ceilings and glass facades offering dramatic views of the aircraft parking areas and airfield beyond.

The lower level, or arrival area, includes a passenger baggage claim area with four baggage carousels, a ground transportation area, various aviation-related kiosks and the airline baggage makeup areas. The new terminal and concourse include state-of-the-art security and communications systems featuring a unified flight and baggage information display system.

Roadway Improvements
The new terminal roadway system has been returned to its previous design as Schoephoester Road is again a two-way thoroughfare. It was determined that the prior change to one-way traffic had minor impacts on the overall airport traffic flow. The major change in the traffic pattern is that westbound Schoephoester Road travelers are again able to connect to Route 20 (Bradley Connector) and ultimately to Interstate 91 northbound and southbound.