Coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act funds awarded as economic relief U.S. Airports affected by the prevention of, preparation for, and response to the covid-19 pandemic

The Greater Baton Rouge Airport District, doing business as Baton Rouge Metro Airport, received a $1,242,090 project grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant funding will support replacing one existing passenger boarding bridge that has reached the end of its useful life at Baton Rouge Metro Airport in Scotlandville, Louisiana. The project grant was awarded on May 5, 2023 with a projected completion date of May 4, 2027. The grant aims to provide economic relief and support continued airport operations and infrastructure maintenance for the Baton Rouge region through replacing aging equipment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project replaces 1 existing passenger boarding bridge that has reach the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with baton rouge, louisiana.