Tram upgrades begin in Detroit Metropolitan Airport's McNamara Terminal
DETROIT (Sept. 5, 2018) - Today, tram upgrades will begin in Detroit Metropolitan Airport’s (DTW) McNamara Terminal. From Sept. 5 through Nov. 15, 2018, only one tram will be operating, transporting travelers to both ends of the terminal’s Concourse A. As a result, travelers should expect slightly longer wait times. The upgrades include the installation of new software and hardware.
There will be three phases of the tram improvement project beginning in September 2018 and concluding in April 2019.
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Phase |
Dates* |
Impact |
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Phase One |
Sept. 5 – Nov. 15, 2018 |
One tram will be operating. Expect longer wait times. |
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Phase Two |
Nov. 16, 2018 – Jan. 7, 2019 |
Both trams will operate during the holiday season. |
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Phase Three |
Jan. 8 – April 11, 2019 |
Both trams will be out of service. Travelers should allow time to walk to their gates. Moving walkways will be operating. As always, wheelchair assistance will be available. |
* = Dates subject to change
Both trams are expected to be operating on April 12, 2019. If there are any changes to the schedule, information will be posted on Detroit Metro Airport’s website – www.metroairport.com.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) welcomed nearly 35 million passengers in 2017 and is one of the world’s leading air transportation hubs. With service from 14 scheduled passenger airlines, Michigan’s largest airport offers more than 1,100 flights per day to and from more than 140 non-stop destinations on four continents. With two award-winning passenger terminals, six jet runways, and an onsite AAA Four-Diamond Westin Hotel, DTW is among the world’s most efficient, customer friendly and operationally capable airports in North America. DTW is operated by the Wayne County Airport Authority, which also operates nearby Willow Run Airport – an important corporate, cargo and general aviation facility. The Airport Authority is entirely self-sustaining and does not receive tax dollars to support airport operations. Visit www.metroairport.com for more information.
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For additional information, members of the media may contact:
Erica Donerson – Erica.Donerson@wcaa.us or (734) 247-7379