Airport runway project begins June 14

DAVENPORT – The $4.5 million airport safety improvement project for the Municipal Airport (68s) here is slated to begin June 14 and will include reconstruction of Runway 5/23 and the addition of a new runway lighting system and PAPIs.

The runway project and an additional taxilane has been awarded to Murphy Bros/Shamrock paving. Century West Engineering is the project design and construction management firm.

“Modernizing our infrastructure is a top priority for the airport, and these improvements are significant upgrades in the safety of our facilities,” city administrator Steve Goemmel said.

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