The Improving PHX DVT GYR Program coordinates activities and communicates information to all airport stakeholders on behalf of the City of Phoenix Aviation Department construction and maintenance projects. This site provides information on activities, including changes and impacts to passenger access, airfield restrictions, active airport improvement projects, major maintenance activities and information for airport contractors.



IMPORTANT NOTICES

Overnight Lane Closure – Eastbound Sky Harbor Boulevard at Terminal 3


  

Detour:
All Eastbound Traffic routed through Terminal 3 Inner Curb Lanes(shown in yellow)


Date:
Sunday, April 26 through and including Thursday, April 30 (5-Nights)


Time:
Nightly, 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM (8 hours)


Ground Transportation Relocated (Attached in Blue):

  • Ride Share will be relocated to South Outer Curb
  • Taxi and Prearranged will be relocated to North Inner Curb
  • Off Airport Parking will be directed to the Terminal 4, Door 7 via the PHX Sky Train®
  • Select Providers may direct passengers to the 24th and 44th Street PHX Sky Train® stations for drop-offs and pickups


Terminal 3 Parking Access (Attached in Green):

  • Parking access will be maintained on the south side, via Westbound Sky Harbor Boulevard
  • Parking exit will be maintained on the south side, onto Westbound Sky Harbor Boulevard
  • Detour signage will be in place to direct eastbound vehicles to turn around at 42nd Street


Curb & Crosswalk Closure:

  • Crosswalks to the outer curb will be closed – signage will be in place to direct to available ground transportation
  • Be cautious of barricades, personnel & equipment present at construction areas


General Information:

  • Expect heavier than normal traffic, plan for a significant increase in travel time through the area
  • It is encouraged to utilize 24th and 44th Street PHX Sky Train Stations® for drop off and pick up
  • Accessing the airport from the east is advised to minimize travel through the impacted area, there are no restrictions to Westbound lanes




Reconfigured Roadway: Buckeye Road (27th St to Sky Harbor Blvd)

Two-way single lane traffic in place. Please use caution and follow all posted signage and traffic control devices.


Duration:
Beginning Wednesday, March 18 at 6:00 AM
Continuously until further notice

Roadway Information:

  • No access restrictions along Buckeye Road.
  • Traffic maintained eastbound and westbound along the entire corridor.
  • A three-way stop is in place at the intersection of 27th Street and Buckeye Road.

General Information:
  • Use caution when traveling through the area.
  • Watch for signage and traffic control devices.
  • Be aware of active construction, including barricades, equipment, and personnel.





Closed Frontage Road: West Airport, Tonto Street Access to 24th Street

Barricades will be present at the point of closure – please be cautious of slow vehicles in the area.


Duration:
Sunday, January 11 at 10:00 PM continuously until Further Notice.

Closure Information:

  • Overhead wayfinding will direct vehicles to 24th Street via Buckeye Road – follow posted signage.
  • All traffic that passes the Buckeye Road exit from Westbound Sky Harbor Boulevard will merge onto the I-10 West.
  • I-10 West traffic may return to Buckeye Road by exiting at Jefferson Street, turning left to 16th Street, and turning left again.






COMING SOON

Terminal 3 Expansion


NEW GATES, MODERN AMENITIES, AND EXPANDED PASSENGER SPACES
Spanning 173,000 square feet, the new Terminal 3 N2 Concourse adds six aircraft gates and expanded passenger spaces. The multi-level design focuses on a more efficient and comfortable travel experience.


Terminal 3 New Concourse  Terminal 3 New Concourse  




Taxiway Uniform


Construction of the new 2,000-foot taxiway is underway at Sky Harbor Internation Airport with an anticipated project completion date of mid-2027. This new infrastructure will bridge the north and south airfields on the west end of the airport, allowing for better aircraft flow and streamlined airfield operations.


  




Terminal 4 Elevator, Escalator and Moving Walkway Modernization


Upgrades to Terminal 4’s vertical and horizontal transportation infrastructure is underway with the modernization of Elevators, Escalators and Moving Walkways terminal wide. This project will consist of two phases, the first of which will continue though 2026 and update over 25 pieces of equipment.