Traveler Info: Construction Updates
We're improving and transforming the airport through our Journey With AUS program! Construction work in the terminal may be visible to passengers as we make improvements. Current terminal construction activities are below.
Updates
From 12 a.m. – 8 a.m. October 29 – 30 and November 16–18, 2026
The east escalators and staircase on the concourse level of the Atrium Infill will be closed overnight to install LED screens.
Project
Scaffolding will be installed to allow for the installation of a digital LED screen above the east escalators and staircase on the eastern end of the Atrium Infill.
Activity
From 12 a.m. – 8 a.m. October 29-30 and November 16-18, the staircase and escalators at the eastern end of the Atrium Infill will be closed to allow for scaffolding installation and disassembly.
Passengers will be able to use the west escalators and staircase at the western end of the Atrium Infill during these overnight hours.
From 11:30 p.m. October 26 - 8 a.m. November 20, 2026
The hanging scaffolding in support of the Atrium Infill project will be coming down in three phases on the arrivals level of the Barbara Jordan Terminal. These phases will temporarily close Baggage Claims 2, 3 and 4 one-at-a-time.
Project
The hanging scaffolding in the Atrium Infill will be coming down in three phases:
Phase 1:
Baggage Claim 2 will be temporarily closed from 11:30 p.m. October 26 through 8 a.m. November 3, 2026
Phase 2:
Baggage Claim 3 will be temporarily closed from 11:30 p.m. November 3 through 8 a.m. November 11, 2026
Phase 3:
Baggage Claim 4 will be temporarily closed from 11:30 p.m. November 11 through 8 a.m. November 20, 2026
Activity
Beginning October 26 through November 20, construction crews will disassemble the hanging scaffold on the arrivals level of the Atrium Infill in the Barbara Jordan Terminal.
Temporary rolling barricades will be used around the perimeter of each area for the duration of the dismantle.
Restrooms will remain open during this construction.
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Beginning January 7, 2026
Air Traffic Control Tower and Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting employees will have a new route. Drivers will now turn left onto Metal Road instead of continuing on Emma Browning Avenue.
Project
This new reroute for Air Traffic Control Tower and Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting employees supports the construction of the New Midfield Taxiways, one of the Journey With AUS expansion program projects.
Activity
Beginning January 7, Air Traffic Control Tower and Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting employees will turn left onto Metal Road instead of continuing on Emma Browning Avenue.
There will be no changes to access the Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) or the South Terminal.
Please watch your speed and follow construction signage as you take this new route.
Ongoing - 2026
Blue Garage Exit to Experience Intermittent Overnight Closures
Project
From 1 a.m. - 8 a.m. the Blue Garage exit ramp will be closed intermittently. The closure will occur if crews need the Blue Garage exit ramp area to work on the Yellow Garage project. The intermittent overnight closures are expected to last through 2026.
Activity
For employees and passengers who use the Blue Garage exit ramp overnight during this time, traffic will be redirected to the second floor, then down to the first floor, continuing along the right side of the first level, and exiting on the south side of the Blue Garage.
Passengers will use the Red Garage toll booth to exit.
Please use caution as you exit the Blue Garage during those times and follow detour signs that lead you to the first floor of the Blue Garage and to an alternative exit.
While the closure will not be in effect every night, we ask drivers to anticipate the change and be prepared for the detour.
Ongoing - 2026
Atrium Infill construction of the Departures and Arrivals levels of the Barbara Jordan Terminal
Project
The Atrium Infill project, part of the Journey With AUS expansion program, is underway to provide more space for security screening, bag check and passenger processing.
Activity
Construction walls and scaffolding are in place on the Departures and Arrivals levels of the Barbara Jordan Terminal to ensure passenger safety. Passengers may experience construction noises while work is being completed between 12 am - 8 am.
August 2023 - Late 2026
West Gate Expansion
Project
Addition of 84,500 gross sq ft over three levels. 30,000 sq ft on the concourse level including a new 3rd level mezzanine and apron-level airline support space for new passenger amenities. Also included in the project scope are the replacement of 12 current gate boarding bridges and the creation of 3 new gates to offset gate closures during future expansion projects.
Activity
Starting August 2023 until project completion, estimated to be in 2026, passengers can expect to see construction activity with temporary walls and barriers.