Gary/Chicago Airport Builds Capacity

PRESS RELEASE
For Immdeiate Release
Wednesday, July 16, 2003
Contact: Denise E. Williams (219) 949-4910

Investment in the Gary/Chicago Airport continues to pay off as the Terminal Road Improvement Project is currently underway. With completion targeted for Fall 2003, the Terminal Road Improvement Project is designed to improve traffic flow and increase capacity for airport ground transportation inclucing taxis, shuttles and buses. In addition, expanded roadway and access to the 800 car parking lot will increase convenience for passengers.

William L. Staehle, Pesident - Gary/Chicago Airport Authority stat "Gary/Chicago Airport is a startegic advantave and gateway for any ailine targeting the Chciago Region. We are committed to continuing to build a facility that will attract, competitively accommodate and and provide efficent service to air carriers and passengers for many years to come. The expanded capacity and improved access provided by this project is just anohter step in the right direction."

The Terminal Road Imporvemnt Project was awarded to Gary based vendor Rieth-Riley construcion in the bid amount of $627,348.50 at the June 25th Gary/Chicago Airport Authority board meeting.