MNO Vervat on Friday May 29th 2009 started with airport infrastructure upgrade works, from which a modified and rerouted road network should emerge. When the construction is completed, traffic coming from the direction of the WINAIR offices through a roundabout at the location where the entrance to the public car park is currently situated; From that point the new road will continue along the Simpson Bay lagoon flowing along the eastern and northern shoreline and then curve to the south following the perimeters of the public car park to the west; At the front of the Terminal building the new road will connect with the existing airport road.
He pointed out that the temporary situation is an important facet in the island's overall development. "This project will result in the reduction of traffic congestion, thus reducing the loss of valuable productive time and reducing the chances of people missing flights," drs. Holiday said, placing the construction in line with the development of the airport within the framework of the airport master plan. "We're calling on motorists to use extreme caution during this period," urged PJIAE President drs. Eugene Holiday.
The new road represents a US $2 million investment. This project forms an integral part of the adjusted Airport Masterplan and is aimed at securing and enhancing adequate traffic flow to and from the airport and airport parking; relinquishing the pedestrian crossing over the main road; Increasing the car parking to a capacity from 313 to 383 parking locations; and maintaining the possibility of future airport development in line with the master plan. Besides the construction of the new roundabout and the expansion of the public parking lot, the project also entails the relocation of the entrance of the public parking lot closer to the terminal equipped with double barrier at the exit; the relocation of the car park ticket office with additional pay machine; the installation of a separate entrance and space for authorized car rentals; and the upgrading of the irrigation system for the landscaping.