The renovated runway is used by thousands of travellers who connect to global destinations through the US airport, claimed to be the busiest in the world.
In August 2019, general contractor McCarthy Improvement Company started work on the reconstruction of the 9L-27R runway and corresponding taxiway as part of the airport’s US$6bn expansion and makeover plan. With construction crews required to adhere to strict completion timelines, CEMEX delivered cement 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from its cement plant in Clinchfield, Ga., to assist McCarthy in its efforts.
“Infrastructure in the US needs improvements and updates, so Americans can remain connected and get where they need to go quickly, safely and efficiently,” said CEMEX USA president Jaime Muguiro.
Atlanta’s 9L-27R runway is the longest runway at the airport designed to accommodate today’s larger aircraft required for long-haul international flights. The airport serves more than 75 international destinations in 50 countries and has more than 110 million travellers annually.
“Atlanta’s airport is a critical hub for travelers, and it provides a crucial gateway for people in the US to access the rest of the world,” said Joel Galassini, CEMEX USA executive vice president - cement commercial.
The runway and taxiway reconstruction were part of Phase 1 and 4 of construction at the airfield. CEMEX also supplied an additional 4,000 tonnes of cement for other projects related to the airport’s renovation.
