BWI Airport Set to Receive $41.5 Million for Major Upgrades

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Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is poised for a significant transformation with the announcement of $41.5 million in funding aimed at enhancing its infrastructure and passenger experience.

This investment, approved by the Maryland Board of Public Works on January 29, 2025, will focus on two critical projects.

The first initiative involves a $5.5 million expansion of the D/E security checkpoint, which will add two additional lanes to better accommodate the increasing number of travelers, particularly during peak travel periods.

This expansion is essential as BWI continues to experience a surge in passenger traffic.The second project allocates $36 million for a comprehensive upgrade of the baggage handling system in the international terminal.

This system has been in operation for over two decades and is in dire need of modernization.

The upgrade will not only enhance the efficiency of baggage processing but also improve the TSA baggage screening facility and existing baggage claim carousels.

These enhancements are part of a broader effort to ensure that BWI remains competitive and capable of meeting the growing demands of air travel.

The airport currently supports over 107,000 jobs in the region and facilitates approximately 300 daily nonstop departures to around 90 destinations worldwide.U.S.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg emphasized the importance of such investments, stating, “We are using funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to make historic investments in our nation’s airports to address a backlog of needs and accommodate growing air travel demand.”

With these upgrades, BWI aims to provide a safer and more efficient travel experience for passengers while reinforcing its role as a key hub in the region’s transportation network.

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