The Illinois-side bridge pier will be located only 4.28 NM from the center of our airport. Although the location of the bridge towers will be far from the extended centerlines of our runways, their height may have an impact on our circling minimums. All of the six alternative's penetrate the circling approach and obstruction standards plane from 15 to as much as 180 feet. However, given the number of existing obstructions in the vicinity of the proposed bridge, a waiver will most likely be approved to allow the bridge to be completed. Bridge lighting has not been addressed.
Lights shining up into pilots' eyes during a night instrument approach is a concern.
We will continue to evaluate design plans for possible aviation safety concerns and keep you posted on the progress. All of the old asphalt pavement will be removed and replaced with concrete. Taxiway F remains open, but use caution for barricades and construction vehicles. The West ramp reconstruction is set to begin April 23rd. Both projects should be complete before the 4th of July air show performers begin arriving.