Construct service road; rehabilitate runway

This $21,526,270.67 federal grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) will fund critical infrastructure projects at the Windsor Locks, Connecticut airport. The grant supports two key activities:

1. Construction of a 600-foot service road to provide direct aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle access to the active airport operations areas and runway environment, enhancing overall airport safety.

2. Rehabilitation of 9,510 feet of Runway 6/24, including 6,010 feet in this initial Phase 1 project, to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and minimize foreign object debris hazards.

The grant was awarded on September 9, 2024, with a target completion date of September 8, 2028. The awardee is the Connecticut Airport Authority, a state government entity responsible for managing multiple airports across Connecticut, including the Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs 600 feet of a new service road to provide aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles accessing the active airport operations areas with a direct path to the runway environment in order to enhance safety at the airport. This project rehabilitates 9,510 feet of runway 6/24 to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of rehabilitation of 6,010 feet and associated design work. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with windsor locks, connecticut.