Travelers preparing to fly out of John Glenn Columbus International Airport should anticipate noticeable changes at the airport.
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Passengers traveling to John Glenn International will experience a number of changes starting Monday, according to airport officials.
First, there will be an adjustment to the traffic pattern at International Gateway:
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Eastbound traffic on the International Gateway will be reduced to two lanes and shift north before widening again near the terminal.
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To ensure safety during this transition, the speed limit in the area will be reduced.
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Secondly, the following changes will take place in the mobile phone lot:
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The lot will be temporarily relocated behind the John Glenn International sign on International Gateway, near the Rental Car Center.
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Vehicles can enter the site from both east and west directions via International Gateway, but only leave the site in an easterly direction.
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Drivers can wait in the Green Lot across Stelzer Road. Airport officials said the site now offers a one-hour grace period, allowing people to leave for free within an hour of entering.
The costs are a result of the construction project to create a new terminal at the airport. Like our news partners at WBNS The project is estimated to cost $2 billion, according to Columbus.
The new terminal, which will add seven gates, is expected to be completed in 2029.
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