Earlier this month, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)\ncompleted phase one of the nine-phase project to rehabilitate Van Nuys\nAirport\u2019s (VNY) Taxiway Bravo. The $26.3 million, 14-month project will ensure\na minimum 20-year taxiway lifespan and make improvements to increase safety.\nPhase one of the project consisted of a full-depth restoration of the north end\nof Taxiway Bravo. In addition, LAWA added new enhanced markings, a widened\ncenter line, energy saving LED in-pavement guard lights, LED elevated guard\nlights, a new blast fence east of runway 16L and signage upgrades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWith this multimillion-dollar investment in Van Nuys\nAirport, we are ensuring the safety and longevity of one of the busiest general\naviation airports in the world,\u201d said Deborah Flint, Chief Executive Officer,\nLAWA. \u201cThe work on this taxiway has been on budget, despite challenging weather\nconditions earlier this year, and we\u2019re excited to move to the next phases of\nconstruction.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFrom private jet passengers to propeller plane pilots, at\nVan Nuys Airport our users expect an experience that is second to none,\u201d said\nFlora Margheritis, Airport Manager, VNY. \u201cThe update to Taxiway Bravo will\nimprove the experience for our operators and guests, and the upgrades will\nensure the taxiway lasts for decades to come.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n