Atlanta airport to close runway for 29 days

Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport said it is closing one of its five runways for 29 days to replace pavement.

The world’s busiest airport said its northernmost runway will close at 11 p.m. Monday and reopen Oct. 15.

According to the airport, the runway closure is “not expected to significantly affect flight traffic” and travelers should not notice any change in the flight schedule due to the work. The airport added that September and October are the slowest months for air travel.

A section of the runway pavement will be removed and completely replaced, and new LED runway lights will also be installed.

The new pavement for the runway is part of a $38 million capital improvement project that includes a runway blast pad and more repaving on the north side of the airport.

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