Changes Underway at Bradley Airport

Some changes are underway at Bradley Airport as demolition begins on Terminal B today, and that could cause delays for travelers.

Beginning today, the upper level roadway for departures will be permanently closed just beyond Terminal A and the Sheraton hotel so S&R Corporation, based in Lowell, Massachusetts, can demolish the existing viaduct roadway in front of the closed Terminal B.

The right lane of the lower level arrivals roadway immediately after Terminal A will also be closed, with traffic being shifted to the left lanes.

Construction signs will be up and lanes will be marked to show the new traffic pattern and guide people traveling through.

This is part of the first phase of construction to redirect traffic patterns at the airport.

Once Terminal B comes down, there will be place to expand in the future and the land could be used for rental cars and a place for an airport shuttle to drop off passengers. There is also a possibility of adding new airlines with trans-Atlantic flights.

Between Dec. 8 and Dec. 11, the entire upper roadway will be closed to all traffic from 7:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. and all traffic will be directed to the lower roadway.