Dinolfo Raises the Bar: First Steel Arch Installed in New ROC Airport Canopy
Tuesday, April 24th, 2018
County Executive hosts “beam raising” ceremony to celebrate latest phase of the ROC Airport Renovation Project;
Steel arch spans 80 ft., weighs 13,000 lbs., installed with a 140 ft. crane
Monroe County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo was today joined by Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul and local project stakeholders for a “beam raising” ceremony to celebrate the installation of the first steel arch in the Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) Terminal Entrance Canopy.
Friday, April 20th, 2018
Traffic & Pedestrian Pattern Updates Passengers should expect lane reductions upon entering terminal property from Brooks Avenue. A crane is onsite and the initial materials are being delivered for starting installation of terminal entrance canopy steel early next week. The Upper Level Departures roadway remains CLOSED until project completion at the end of October 2018. All traffic must use the Lower Level Roadway for both Arrivals & Departures. Family and friends picking up passengers are highly encouraged to stage in the new Smart Phone Lot, to reduce curbside congestion
Monday, April 9th, 2018
Airport Valet closed until November 2018.
Friday, April 6th, 2018
Traffic & Pedestrian Circulation Changes Expected
Two Terminal Roadways at ROC Closed through October 2018
Friday, March 9th, 2018
Terminal Update The contractors continue to construct the piers on the upper level departures roadway that will be the foundation for the new Terminal Entrance Canopy to be built upon. The newly relocated Hudson News store is now open in the center food court. Additional temporary construction walls are being installed in the food court for future relocation of existing food concessions. The installation of fabricated steel to support the terminal expansion in the food court continues.
Friday, March 2nd, 2018
Terminal Update The contractors continue to construct the piers on the upper level departures roadway that will be the foundation for the new Terminal Entrance Canopy to be built upon. The newly relocated Hudson News store is now open in the center food court. Additional temporary construction walls are being installed in the food court for future relocation of existing food concessions. The installation of fabricated steel to support the terminal expansion in the food court started this week.
Friday, February 23rd, 2018
Terminal Update The contractors are constructing the piers on the upper level departures roadway that will be the foundation for the new Terminal Entrance Canopy to be built upon. The newly relocated Hudson News store is projected to be open by the end of February. The initial delivery of fabricated steel to support the terminal expansion in the food court occurred today. The installation of this steel will commence next week.
Friday, February 16th, 2018
Terminal Update This week the Airport announced a partnership with The Strong Museum of Play to feature two interactive play zones at ROC as part of the ongoing revitalization project. Click here to read the full announcement. The newly relocated Hudson News store is projected to be open by the end of February. Prep work for installation of steel to support the terminal expansion in the food court is underway.
Dinolfo: New Strong National Museum of Play Zones Cleared for Takeoff at ROC Airport
Wednesday, February 14th, 2018
Airport project will feature new interactive play zones modeled after The Strong’s National Toy Hall of Fame, World Video Game Hall of Fame; Free for the enjoyment of all ROC visitors
Thursday, February 8th, 2018
Security Update The main passenger security checkpoint construction is progressing. Four passenger screening checkpoint lanes are operational in this location. During high volume travel periods, a secondary passenger security checkpoint – “Checkpoint A” is operational with two checkpoint lanes near the American Airlines Ticketing counter. As a reminder, passengers need to arrive at the Airport 90 minutes prior to their scheduled departure time.
Friday, February 2nd, 2018
Security Update The main passenger security checkpoint construction is progressing. Four passenger screening checkpoint lanes are operational in this location. During high volume travel periods, a secondary passenger security checkpoint – “Checkpoint A” is operational with two checkpoint lanes near the American Airlines Ticketing counter. As a reminder, passengers need to arrive at the Airport 90 minutes prior to their scheduled departure time.
Friday, January 26th, 2018
Security Update The main passenger security checkpoint is under construction and four checkpoint lanes are operational in this location. During high volume travel periods, a secondary passenger security checkpoint – “Checkpoint A” is operational with two checkpoint lanes near the American Airlines Ticketing counter. Way finding signage is installed. As a reminder, passengers need to arrive at the Airport 90 minutes prior to their scheduled departure times.
Friday, January 19th, 2018
Security Update The main passenger security checkpoint is under construction and four checkpoint lanes are operational in this location. During high volume travel periods, a secondary passenger security checkpoint – “Checkpoint A” is operational with two checkpoint lanes near the American Airlines Ticketing counter. Way finding signage is installed. As a reminder, passengers need to arrive at the Airport 90 minutes prior to their scheduled departure times.
Friday, January 12th, 2018
Security Update Beginning Tuesday January 16th, the existing passenger security checkpoint will be under construction and four checkpoint lanes will be operational in this location.
ROC Airport Passenger Security Checkpoint Changes Coming Next Week
Wednesday, January 10th, 2018
Secondary Checkpoint to be Open to Passengers during Peak Travel Periods
Beginning Tuesday, January 16, 2018, a secondary “Checkpoint A” will be operational during peak travel periods at the Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC). “Checkpoint A” will be located adjacent to the American Airlines ticketing counter and will consist of two passenger security checkpoint lanes.
Friday, January 5th, 2018
Security Update Beginning January 15th, the existing passenger security checkpoint will be under construction and four checkpoint lanes will be operational in this location. During high volume travel periods, a secondary passenger security checkpoint – “Checkpoint A” will be temporarily operational during this time with two checkpoint lanes near the American Airlines Ticketing counter. Way finding signage and public notification will take place in the coming week.
Friday, December 29th, 2017
Traffic & Pedestrian Pattern Updates A road closure remains in effect for ALL lower level outer roadway traffic. The Upper Level Departures roadway remains open at all times and may be used by family and friends picking up arriving passengers as an alternate option to the Lower Level Arrivals road.
Friday, December 22nd, 2017
Traffic & Pedestrian Pattern Updates Happy Holidays! A road closure remains in effect for ALL lower level outer roadway traffic. The road closure is posted and detour signs direct all vehicles that normally use this roadway to use an alternate traffic pattern during this time. The Upper Level Departures roadway remains open at all times and may be used by family and friends picking up arriving passengers as an alternate option to the Lower Level Arrivals road.
Friday, December 15th, 2017
Traffic & Pedestrian Pattern Updates Road closure remains in effect for ALL lower level outer roadway traffic. The road closure is posted and detour signs direct all vehicles that normally use this roadway to use an alternate traffic pattern during this time. The Upper Level Departures roadway remains open at all times and may be used by family and friends picking up arriving passengers as an alternate option to the Lower Level Arrivals road.
Friday, December 8th, 2017
Traffic & Pedestrian Pattern Updates A road closure remains in effect for ALL lower level outer roadway traffic. The road closure is posted and detour signs direct all vehicles that normally use this roadway to use an alternate traffic pattern during this time. The Upper Level Departures roadway remains open at all times and may be used by family and friends picking up arriving passengers as an alternate option to the Lower Level Arrivals road.
Friday, December 1st, 2017
Traffic & Pedestrian Pattern Updates A road closure remains in effect for ALL lower level outer roadway traffic. The road closure is posted and detour signs direct all vehicles that normally use this roadway to use an alternate traffic pattern during this time. The Upper Level Departures roadway remains open at all times and may be used by family and friends picking up arriving passengers as an alternate option to the Lower Level Arrivals road.
Friday, November 17th, 2017
Traffic & Pedestrian Pattern Updates Increased vehicle traffic is anticipated this upcoming week with the Thanksgiving Holiday approaching. Family and Friends picking up passengers at the Airport are encouraged to use the new Smart Phone Lot for staging to reduce vehicle congestion. The Upper Level Roadway will remain open for family and friends picking up passengers as an alternate option. Local law enforcement are actively assisting in maintaining traffic flow.
Friday, November 3rd, 2017
Traffic & Pedestrian Pattern Updates A road closure is still effect for ALL lower level, outer roadway traffic. The road closure is posted and detour signs direct all vehicles that normally use this roadway to use an alternate traffic pattern during this time. This roadway closure is necessary for the beginning phase of construction for the terminal entrance canopy. Detour signage is posted for traffic flow, pedestrian movement and ground transportation vendors.
Friday, October 27th, 2017
Traffic & Pedestrian Pattern Updates A road closure is in effect for ALL lower level, outer roadway traffic. The road closure is posted and detour signs direct all vehicles that normally use this roadway to us an alternate traffic pattern during this time. This roadway closure is necessary for the beginning phase of construction for the terminal entrance canopy. Detour signage is posted for traffic flow, pedestrian movement and ground transportation vendors. Local law enforcement will be actively assisting in maintaining traffic flow.
Hudson News Opens on Lower Level
Tuesday, October 24th, 2017
The newly relocated Hudson News Store has opened on the lower level of the ROC Airport terminal. The in-line shop is located near the center of the baggage claim and will be conveniently located across from the new passenger greeting area which will be under construction soon and is anticipated to open fall of next year. The brand will also be opening a new Hudson Store post-security in the center of the food court as part of the ongoing terminal renovations.
Hudson News has been operating at ROC since 1999.
Friday, October 20th, 2017
Terminal Update Terminal entrance canopy site preparation has commenced between the parking garage and the terminal.
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Tuesday, October 17th, 2017
Beginning approximately Oct. 23, 2017 a temporary road closure will be in effect at the Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) for ALL Lower Level, Outer Roadway Traffic. The road closure will be posted and detour signs will direct all vehicles that normally use this roadway to use an alternate traffic pattern during this time.
This roadway closure is necessary for the beginning phase of construction for the terminal entrance canopy.
Friday, October 13th, 2017
Terminal Update All major work on the caissons is complete detailing being addressed next week. Pre-Construction meeting on the entrance canopy was held, preliminary site preparation will begin next week between the parking garage and the terminal. The Hudson News Store (lower level) is near completion and will open early next week. Restroom renovations post-security are nearing completion.
Friday, October 6th, 2017
Terminal Update The last caisson is being poured on the North ramp. Pre-Construction meeting on the entrance canopy is coming up next week. The Hudson News Store (lower level) is in the process of having shelves and lighting installed. Restroom renovations post-security are nearing completion. Electrical connectivity for the air conditioning control system is progressing.
Friday, September 29th, 2017
Caisson pouring on the North ramp continues. General Construction bids for the entrance canopy have been reviewed and approved. Passenger Security Checkpoint construction activity is on schedule to begin Fall 2017.
Parking Update All parking lots remain open. The new ROC Airport Smart Phone Lot is open and operating.
Traffic Pattern Updates None. Traffic patterns remain the same.
Friday, September 22nd, 2017
The first caissons on the north ramp have been poured. General Construction bids for the entrance canopy have been reviewed and approved. Passenger Security Checkpoint construction activity is on schedule to begin Fall 2017.
Parking Update All parking lots remain open. The new ROC Airport Smart Phone Lot is open and operating.
Traffic Pattern Updates None. Traffic patterns remain the same.
Friday, September 15th, 2017
The caissons on the North ramp are being drilled. General Construction bids for the entrance canopy have been received and are in the review process. Passenger Security Checkpoint construction activity is on schedule to begin Fall 2017.
Parking Update All parking lots remain open. The new ROC Airport Smart Phone Lot is open and operating.
Traffic Pattern Updates None. Traffic patterns remain the same.
Friday, September 8th, 2017
The caissons on the North ramp will start being drilled next week. General Construction bids for the entrance canopy have been received and are in the review process. Passenger Security Checkpoint construction activity is on schedule to begin Fall 2017.
Parking Update All parking lots remain open. The new ROC Airport Smart Phone Lot is open and operating.
Traffic Pattern Updates None. Traffic patterns remain the same.
Friday, September 1st, 2017
The contractor commenced removing existing concrete ramp in preparation for installation of the caisson foundations. Electrical bids for the entrance canopy have been received and are in the review process.Passenger Security Checkpoint construction activity is on schedule to begin Fall 2017.
Parking Update All parking lots remain open. The new ROC Airport Smart Phone Lot is open and operating.
Friday, August 25th, 2017
Bids have been received for the tensile fabric entrance canopy, structural steel for the food court renovation and new fiber for the terminal. Caisson work in the North Ramp adjacent to the terminal building will begin the week of August 28th. Passenger Security Checkpoint construction activity is planned to begin Fall 2017.
Parking Update All parking lots remain open. The new ROC Airport Smart Phone Lot is open and operating. Traffic Pattern Updates None. Traffic patterns remain the same.
Friday, August 18, 2017
Bids have been received for the Security/Exiting & Enhancement project (Project A) and also the foundation package for Project B. Contracts are being executed and awarded. Passenger Security Checkpoint construction activity is planned to begin Fall 2017.
Parking Update All parking lots remain open. The new ROC Airport Smart Phone Lot is open and operating. Traffic Pattern Updates None. Traffic patterns remain the same.
Terminal/Security/Gate Update Construction is underway at ROC. New restrooms being constructed post-security are progressing on schedule. New air conditioning chillers have arrived and are being installed. There are no construction-related changes in ticketing, security or in gate assignments at this time.
Friday, August 11, 2017
This week ROC hosted the Grand Opening of the new Airport Smart Phone lot. The lot is conveniently located before the terminal and features a large, digital flight information display so motorists arriving to pick up passengers can track arrivals. Thirty-one parking spaces are available along with an electric vehicle charging station.
Parking Update All parking lots remain open. Traffic Pattern Updates None. Traffic patterns remain the same.
Terminal/Security/Gate Update Construction is underway at ROC. New restrooms being constructed post-security are progressing on schedule. There are no construction-related changes in ticketing, security or in gate assignments at this time
Friday, August 4, 2017
The Smart Phone lot project will be completed in August per contract requirements. Flight Information display connectivity is being finalized to allow for site activation.
Parking Update All parking lots remain open. Traffic Pattern Updates None. Traffic patterns remain the same.
Terminal/Security/Gate Update Construction is underway at ROC. New restrooms being constructed post-security are progressing on schedule. There are no construction-related changes in ticketing, security or in gate assignments at this time.
Multiple components associated with the project are out to bid with some major bids to be submitted in August.
Friday, July 28, 2017
The Smart Phone lot project continues to progress on schedule. Power installation to allow site activation is complete. Travelers may see minimal construction equipment as they enter the Greater Rochester International Airport property. Parking Update All parking lots remain open. The current cell phone lot remains open for use. Please follow the black and white signs to the lot. The new Smart Phone Lot is moving along and will be ready for use by late summer 2017.
Traffic Pattern Updates None. Traffic patterns remain the same. Terminal/Security/Gate Update Construction is underway at ROC. There are no construction-related changes in ticketing, security or in gate assignments at this time.