b'32 IND RUNWAYSrequired to maintain the same amount of runway surface friction.In addition to keeping traffic flowing on the busy airfield, the Were anticipating with the introduction of trapezoidal grooving,design team had to maintain access to and from FedExs facility, well have less frequent rubber removal operations, which resultswhich is directly adjacent to the work site. One of the biggest in less frequent runway closures and abrasive forces and longer- tenants on the airfield is sitting right next to this project, so we lasting concrete pavement, Esposito explains.needed to make sure that we were keeping the tenant happy and minimizing disruptions to them, while maintaining a safe Minimizing Operational Impactenvironment, says Esposito. There was some pretty complex Due to the vital role that Runway 5R-23L plays at IND, considerablephasing to achieve this because they needed a way around the time was invested working with tenants, airport operationstaxiway under construction to get to the active runways. While personnel and other stakeholders to reduce disruptions during thesafety was always paramount to us, phasing was critical to reconstruction.making sure the tenant had two or three access points to get Phasing the project over three years wasfrom the runway to the apron. key to ensuring constructability, maximizingTo quell concerns about difficulties for FedEx to maintain its the availability of funding and minimizingheavy schedule throughout reconstruction, the project team the impact on airport users. It was aheld a real-world simulation during one of the cargo giants night long process that involved a great dealsorting sessions. Rather than queuing up at nearby 5R-23L, of collaboration with our stakeholders toaircraft taxied to the other primary runway for departure and ensure that the airfield remains operationalexperienced minimal delays. to the fullest extent possible, explains DrewDREW GENNEKEN Summers emphasizes how beneficial the full-scale exercise Genneken, deputy senior director of Planningwas. A lot of times you dont get to simulate the phasing and Development at the Airport Authority.scenario in real time, so having FedEx willing to work with us was a very beneficial and cool experience, he remarks.Indianapolis Intl Airport Runway 5R-23L and Taxiway DCongratulations to the Indianapolis Airport Authority on receiving the Envision Platinum certication.We are happy to work with joint venture partner Woolpert and the FAA on the award-winning Runway 5R-23L and Taxiway D Strengthening and Capacity Enhancement Project using innovative carbon mineralization technology.Planning & EnvironmentalDesign & EngineeringSecurity, Support & MaintenanceScan to connect with ourNational Aviation ExpertsJuly | August 2023AirportImprovement.com'