New York City's LaGuardia Airport opened its second skybridge to passengers on Jan. 28, marking the final milestone of the nearly six-year renovation of Terminal B. The old airport was notorious for its poor condition; former Gov. Andrew Cuomo called it "outdated, overcrowded and unworthy of the Empire State." — Construction Dive
With construction costs, the HOK and WSP-designed Terminal B renovation is valued at $8 billion. According to a spokesperson for LaGuardia Gateway Partners, the overall project is now about 95% complete. The final portion of the original terminal must be demolished in order to open the remaining gates and the airplane taxiway underneath the new western skybridge.
The 485-foot skybridge provides a direct route between the western concourse and the Arrivals & Departures Hall with views of the Manhattan skyline. It was built with over 2,500 tons of steel. According to airport officials, LaGuardia is the only airport in the world to have dual pedestrian skybridges. The first of the two, serving the eastern concourse, opened in May.
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