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Conclusion of KEWR Runway Rehab Could Ease Traffic Woes
The project wrapped two weeks early after 24/7 effort
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Aviation traffic snarls in the New York City area may soon be easing with the conclusion of the runway rehabilitation project at Newark Airport (KEWR) earlier this week. Parallel 11,000-foot Runway 4L/22R had been closed since April 15 for the work, which was completed two weeks ahead of schedule.

According to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the $121 million project was required for the runway to meet FAA safety standards. Its closure not only led to delays in arrivals and departures at KEWR but also caused subsequent traffic disruptions at other airports, particularly Teterboro (KTEB), which led to the diversion of business aviation flights to other area airports.