DA Director Víctor Pichardo indicates that the project is progressing according to the established schedule for the terminal’s construction.
The Airport Department (DA) announced today the start of paving work on the runway at El Granero del Sur Domestic Airport in San Juan province, as established in the construction schedule.
The agency explains that the process began more than a week ago, with the first step, liquid asphalt or primer.
“We are working tirelessly, but complying with the due process so that this important airport in San Juan province can be operational in a short time,” said Víctor Pichardo, executive director of the DA.
However, he noted that in recent days, San Juan has received significant rainfall, which has hampered progress. Work has been required to stabilize some affected areas with cement, before continuing the process with the runway, taxiway, and parking apron.
After the asphalt primer, used to create a waterproof layer and improve adhesion between the road surface and the asphalt tread layer, the tread layer will be laid, and in a final stage, signage and lighting, among other features, will be added.
Meanwhile, the gray structure that will house the airport terminal is ready for the mezzanine to be poured.
Likewise, progress is also being made on the construction of the barracks where the Air Force will operate.
