AUSTIN, Texas — Officials with the city of Austin and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) celebrated the groundbreaking of the airport’s newest parking garage on Friday.
Once completed, the Yellow Garage will provide approximately 7,000 parking spaces. Construction is estimated to be completed in 2027.
The Yellow Garage will replace the Red Garage, which will be removed once it is completed to make way for the expansion of the Barbara Jordan Terminal. The area where the Red Garage currently stands will eventually be the site for a new arrivals and departures hall, which could open as early as 2030.
According to airport officials, the new garage will incorporate intelligent parking systems, automatic toll gates and roadway realignment to improve accessibility and efficiency around the airport.
“I’m excited to celebrate the progress being made on our work to expand and improve our airport,” Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax said Friday. “This new garage significantly enhances the ABIA traveler experience. It provides a state-of-the-art parking solution, ensuring convenient on-site parking.”“This new garage is a key investment in delivering a smooth and efficient experience for our passengers and serves as the cornerstone of ABIA’s long-term vision for a world-class airport,” said Austin-Bergstrom International Airport CEO Ghizlane Badawi. “The Yellow Garage sets the stage for the transformational redevelopment of the Barbara Jordan Terminal’s Arrival and Departure Hall. Its construction and opening mark a critical step forward, bringing us closer to breaking ground on modernized front-of-house experience for all passengers.”
“‘The Journey With AUS’ expansion program is making incredible progress,” said Austin Mayor Kirk Watson. “In just the past year, we’ve broken ground on major projects like the West Infill Expansion and Midfield Taxiways. … Today, we’re celebrating another milestone with the groundbreaking of the Yellow Garage, clearing the way for even bigger improvements ahead.”
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