Tag: tmsp

Upper Outer Drive Demolition - September 2025

MEM on the Move: Demolition of upper outer drive underway as lower level commercial lane opens

September 24, 2025

In the most visible show of terminal modernization yet, demolition of the upper outer drive began in mid-September to allow for construction of a new upper commercial drive. As the old drive started to come down, the new, lower-level commercial lane opened inside the three story garage to accommodate taxis, limos, ride-app users, and shuttles. Bright orange signage along every path and corridor help to direct passengers to the new commercial vehicle pick-up and drop-off lane. 

MEM on the Move: Upper inner departures drive and A & C crosswalks reopened; B remains closed

June 24, 2025

Construction for Memphis International Airport’s Terminal Modernization and Seismic Program (TMSP) project affecting the upper inner departures lane has been completed.

However, as of September 2025, the B crosswalk is CLOSED due to demolition and construction on the upper outer drive.

Commercial Curb Updates - Sept 9, 2025

MEM on the Move: Ride app operations to move to arrivals level at MEM on September 9

September 8, 2025

Starting Tuesday, September 9, ride app operations will be moved to Memphis International Airport’s arrivals level, outside the C baggage claim area. The move is related to construction for Memphis International Airport’s Terminal Modernization and Seismic Program (TMSP) and the opening of a new commercial lane on the arrivals level. 

New Admin/CBIS Building

MEM on the Move: New admin/CBIS building renderings released

June 24, 2025

The new administration building design continues to come into focus in these new renderings released by MSCAA design partner, Alliiance. Upgraded finishes highlight the modern interiors that will provide visitors and employees with a stunning, light-filled space for both working and meeting.

MEM on the Move: Transit tunnel fill progress continues

June 24, 2025

As part of the TMSP program’s outer commercial drive upgrade, the transit tunnel underneath the drive must be filled in to meet seismic standards. Progress continues on the filling and expected to be completed by August. 

TMSP Speed Tables

MEM on the Move: Construction to affect airport crosswalk access, departure drop-off starting June 4

May 30, 2025

Ongoing construction for Memphis International Airport’s Terminal Modernization and Seismic Program (TMSP) project will affect pedestrian crosswalk access and departure level entrances beginning Wednesday, June 4.  Starting June 4, pedestrians entering the airport from the departures/ticketing level will need to utilize the crosswalks at the A and C terminals to enter the terminal.

Ticket counters for Allegiant, Frontier, and Breeze moving to B Ticketing

April 23, 2025

Beginning May 1, the airline ticketing counters for Allegiant, Frontier Airlines, and Breeze Airways will be moving to Terminal B. Wayfinding signage around the airport will be in place to guide travelers. Additionally, MEM employees and volunteers will continue to be positioned throughout the terminals to assist passengers.

Modernized Terminal

UrbanArch, Alliiance provide updates on Terminal Modernization & Seismic Program (TMSP)

April 2, 2025

At the March 20 meeting of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) Board of Commissioners meeting, design consultants UrbanArch and Alliiance provided an update on Memphis International Airport’s Terminal Modernization and Seismic Program (TMSP).

MEM on the Move: Interim Commercial Drive work underway

February 27, 2025

Work on the interim commercial drive is underway on the lower outer drive. The project is expected to be completed in April 2025. To accommodate the construction, coach buses have been moved from the upper/outer drive to the upper/inner drive. Shuttle buses and limos have been relocated from the lower/outer drive to the lower/middle drive.

MEM on the Move: Construction on new commercial lane begins

August 24, 2024

Preliminary work has begun on the creation of a new commercial ground transportation lane on the baggage claim level of the short-term parking garage. This phase of the project will not have a significant impact on passengers, though pedestrians will be required to cross the street at crosswalks only. Once completed, ground transportation services will be relocated to this new lane.

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