The Pedestrian Walkway will connect Terminal B to Concourse B via a skybridge with moving sidewalks, escalators, and elevators along a panoramic corridor. The walkway project is vital to supporting passenger growth well into the future.
The $140m walkway will enhance passenger convenience and connectivity, offering travellers the ability to walk or ride the existing automated people mover. The project will feature three major pieces of art that represent a $2.5m investment in public art.
“This is the first project of our $1.3bn SMForward programme and the culmination of years of planning and creativity,” said Cindy Nichol, director Sacramento County Department of Airports. “By transforming how people experience travel, we’re enhancing our community’s connection to the region and the world, boosting our economy and improving our quality of life.”
The project is funded by $33m in grant funds through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), as well as a low-interest federal loan through the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) and airport revenue bonds. Zero local tax dollars will be used to fund this important project.
“With passenger numbers on track to break records again this year, this project is essential to meeting the demands of today and tomorrow,” said Patrick Kennedy, Sacramento County supervisor and chair. “By expanding our airport's capacity and enhancing the passenger journey, Sacramento County’s Department of Airports is ensuring our region remains a top choice for travellers and businesses alike.”
Following a competitive selection process, Balfour Beatty was chosen to serve as the project’s construction manager at risk (CMAR), a first for a major project in Sacramento County.
The CMAR delivery method is beneficial because it allows early collaboration between the Department of Airports, the project designer, and the construction manager, leading to better project design and cost control. The project will be delivered through multiple progressive guaranteed maximum price (PGMP) which reduce financial risk for the Department.
Eight hundred jobs will be created in the first four years alone of the SMForward programme.
