T. F. Green Airport - Terminal Renovation

Terminal Renovation

Since the HNTB-designed Bruce Sundlun Terminal was opened in 1996, T.F. Green had become more congested due to increased traffic and post-9/11 security changes. As a result, terminal renovations have recently begun. According to the RIAC website, these improvements include:

• Expansion of the airline baggage rooms to accommodate the construction of a new In-Line Explosive Detection System (EDS) Baggage Handling System, allowing the removal of the EDS equipment currently residing in the terminal lobby;
• Expansion of the security screening checkpoint by widening the area to accommodate eight lanes and lengthening it to allow for increased passenger screening areas;
• Construction of exit ramps that will allow deplaning passengers to proceed directly to the lower level baggage claim area;
• Increased concessions on both pre- and post-security, including a new seating area in baggage claim on the lower level;
• Expansion of the second and third floor RIAC administration offices to accommodate RIAC staff and support space, TSA screening stations, and increased leasable space; and
• Addition of new ticket counter positions on both the north and south sides of the terminal lobby to accommodate future commercial service enhancements.