Klobuchar, Franken, Ellison Announce Over $6 Million to Improve Infrastructure at Minneapolis Airport

Statement

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Representative Keith Ellison, today announced that the Department of Transportation has awarded the Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport $6,219,743 for infrastructure improvements.

"With millions of passengers traveling through each year, the Minneapolis- St. Paul Airport is known for providing safe and reliable air service," Klobuchar said. "This investment will help the airport update its infrastructure so it can stay on the cutting edge of our nation's 21st century transportation network."

"The Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport is an important part of Minnesota's economy and serves as a gateway for millions of people," Franken said. "These critical infrastructure upgrades will improve airport safety, help create jobs, and go a long way towards updating Minnesota's overall transportation infrastructure."

"The Department of Transportation grant announced today will ensure the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport remains a reliable hub for travelers," Ellison said. "Whether they're flying to see loved ones or to do business, millions count on the MSP Airport to get them safely to their destinations. Investing in Minnesota's transportation network isn't just a win for our home state -- it's a win for our nation. Safe and efficient transportation benefits everyone."

The $6,219,743 will fund the second phase of a project to rehabilitate 26,200 square yards of the airport's apron, where planes are parked, loaded, and unloaded.

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