Officials to give updates on construction projects at Bradley International Airport

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WWLP) – The Connecticut Airport Authority will give an update on two major construction projects currently underway at Bradley International Airport.

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The first project will provide passengers with a faster and more direct route to baggage claim while expanding the terminal’s main TSA checkpoint.

The second project will focus on a new facility for the screening of checked baggage, which will eliminate the need for passengers to bring their bags to the scanning machines after check-in with their airline.

The new updates will officially be announced during a news conference at the airport Wednesday morning.

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