Millions of Dollars Going to New England Airports for Improvements

Three of the biggest airports in New England are slated to make improvements to control towers, gates and mechanical systems under a nearly $1 billion federal plan to strengthen the nation’s air travel infrastructure.

The largest of the New England grants is going to Logan International Airport in Boston. The airport will receive $12 million toward a two-phase project to expand and renovate an existing traffic control tower.

Bradley International Airport near Hartford, Connecticut, will receive $5.4 million to pay for improvements associated with terminal expansion and renovation.

Portland International Jetport in Maine is set to receive $10.4 million to install new passenger boarding bridges and make other improvements.

Concord Airport received a $2.5 million grant to help pay for the construction of a new terminal at the Municipal Airport. The city has envisioned replacing the terminal at its airport since 2006,

The federal money is going to a total of 114 airports across the country.