Expansion updates

MEDIA RELEASE

Bengaluru International Airport Terminal 1 A Expansion in Progress

BEST PRACTICES FOR PASSENGER CONVENIENCE, HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT ARE BEING KEPT AT THE FOREFRONT

Bangalore, September 8, 2011

The Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) today announced an update on the ongoing work for the expansion of Terminal 1 A. The planned phases are being executed keeping in view the 24X7 operations in the existing terminal. Passenger experience and convenience will be dealt with extra care by closely monitoring the planned works and the impact that they may have on passenger experience, based on which steps are taken to compensate the drop in service levels. Alternative routes, walkways with necessary signage and safety & security installations are some of the measures that have been planned for the smooth flow of passengers, baggage movement and vehicles during the entire construction period. The highest standards of health, safety and environment are employed at the construction site, as part of the continuous endeavor of BIAL to embrace global best practices.

BIAL has planned the expansion on both sides of the existing terminal which are open spaces today, ensuring minimal disruption to the operating portion of the terminal. The expansion & existing terminal will be merged to allow seamless flow of passengers throughout the expanded terminal, post completion.

Information to users with regard to diversions/closures, etc., planned due to the construction will also be provided on the BIAL website, display maps and adequate signage at the airport.

As a part of the enabling work for Terminal 1-A expansion, the following is in progress at the Bengaluru International Airport:     Demolition of the eastern VIP terminal and the relocation of the VIP lounge from that terminal into the passenger terminal building has been completed, with the incorporation of a new baggage screening facility for ‘non-exempted’ categories. A fixed loading bridge serving the passenger boarding bridge for stand-20 (boarding gate-01) has been demolished and will not be in use. In addition, various other works are simultaneously being executed that are beyond areas accessible to passengers or visitors. Work on the outer curb has commenced. Construction will be done in phases and will begin from the eastern and western ends of the terminal building simultaneously. The eastern outer curb canopy will be removed.

Important passenger and visitor information   The inner curb used for VIP and taxi movement has been partially closed with effect from August 31, 2011. Except for the area adjacent to the barricades, the other two lanes will be fully-functional.  The taxi buffer at the inner curb will either be completely removed or reduced in number, as may be required.  Beginning December 2011, the existing inner curb and the outer curb will be partially closed for the extension of the canopy in front of the terminal building. During this time, traffic will be diverted to a temporary curb, which is being constructed to the south of the existing curb and cutting across P4 & P5 parking areas.    Parking areas P4 (the 10-minute free parking) and P5 (premium parking) will be temporarily closed in phases during the construction of temporary curb. P5 users will be intimated and alternate arrangements will be made accordingly. Appropriate signage will be provided at the P5 entry to re-direct users to other parking areas.  To accommodate the temporary road construction work, the P4 and P5 pedestrian walkway will be closed in phases. During any such closure, all airport users will be requested to use the “central walkway” for entry or exit to the terminal building.