Construction projects in an airport movement area introduce numerous hazards and complexities, as illustrated by a case study at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
To increase the safety and capacity of strategic taxiways crossing the southwest part of the airside, more than 7.0 acres (2.8 hectares) of pavement are being reconstructed at CDG through a four-year, six-phase program that started in 2010. The project included modifying the design of the entrance taxiways of Runway 08L (THR08) along the runway more than 2,400 ft (732 m) from the threshold. This operation was undertaken from April to June 2012 in a unique phase (called THR08 Reconstruction Program Phase 2), which required balancing safety standards, compliance with certification specifications, preservation of the operational robustness, and limiting constraints on the construction project.
Safety and Performance Challenges
Due to the size of the project and the nature of the construction, it was not realistic …
