EVANSVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT - EXPANSION
EVANSVILLE, IN
The Evansville Regional Airport had to rework their runways to comply with Federal Aviation Administration safety regulations. The southwest end of the main runway was located to close to the roads, highways, and railroad tracks. To comply WB Koester helped relocate the runway over 2,400 ft to the northeast.
Excavated 1,064,800 CY of soil
Constructed a 20 ft embankment for new runway
Removed 3,700 LF of existing storm pipe
Installed 1,200 LF of new storm pipe
Installed 80,509 SY of erosion control
Seeded over 103 acres