Raleigh-Durham International Airport Taxiway F Rehabilitation

Ardurra delivered design, bidding, and construction services for RDU's $27 million Taxiway F pavement rehabilitation project, addressing sections identified as fair to poor condition in the 2015 pavement assessment, based on current PCI values. The project required sophisticated construction phasing, staging, and access solutions to maintain airport operations during rehabilitation activities.

The extensive rehabilitation encompassed pavement reconstruction, shoulder improvements, drainage enhancements, and electrical infrastructure upgrades. The team evaluated and resolved complex operational challenges during schematic design, ensuring minimal disruption to critical airport operations while delivering comprehensive infrastructure improvements.

Key Rehabilitation Services:

• Managed $27 million pavement rehabilitation addressing Taxiway F sections identified in fair to poor condition through a comprehensive PCI assessment

• Evaluated complex construction phasing, developing staging and access solutions, and maintaining airport operations during rehabilitation

• Rehabilitated existing paved shoulders and constructed new paved shoulders where none previously existed, enhancing operational safety

• Implemented subsurface drainage improvements addressing underlying infrastructure deficiencies supporting long-term pavement performance

• Upgraded electrical infrastructure, including centerline can and conduit installation, taxiway edge light rehabilitation, and signage evaluation

• Managed comprehensive construction services from design through construction phase coordination, ensuring quality delivery

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  Installed new pavement markings throughout project limits, supporting safe aircraft operations and regulatory compliance

The rehabilitation provides RDU with enhanced taxiway infrastructure supporting continued aviation growth while demonstrating expertise in complex airport construction management. Strategic phasing and staging solutions enabled infrastructure improvements without compromising essential airport operations.