President Trump pressured Senator Schumer to rename Penn Station after him.
President Donald Trump reportedly told Senator Chuck Schumer that he would lift the hold on federal funds if Schumer renamed Penn Station and Dulles Airport.
Major changes are planned for Dulles International Airport as President Donald Trump announced a $22.5 billion redesign of the Washington, D.C.-area airport.
The renovations, the latest in a series of improvements pushed through by President Trump during his second term, are expected to transform the passenger experience at the airport.
The project will add or renovate more than 5 million square feet and include new and modernized concourses, an expanded main terminal with improved gate access, upgraded boarding areas and ticketing facilities, a larger U.S. Customs facility, and an expansion of the AeroTrain system to replace Dulles’ mobile lounge vehicles, often referred to as “people movers.”
In addition, a new parking garage with capacity for 32,000 cars will be built, officials announced Wednesday.
President Trump called the project “efficient and really beautiful,” adding that it was necessary because Dulles is a “terrible place.”
But when will construction start? And how long will it take? Here’s what we know.
When will construction begin on Dulles Airport?
Construction on Dulles is expected to begin in the spring of 2027, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
“The transformation will be phased in over several years, and the Airports Authority, United Airlines, and other airline and airport partners will work together to build it and ensure Dulles Airport continues to operate safely and reliably for travelers,” the Department of Transportation said.
When Airport Architecture produced an exclusive report on the renovation plans in May, it said the project’s expected completion date was 2034.
However, as Inside Flyer reports, delays and budget concerns could delay the project’s completion.
Mike Stunson is a Washington, DC-based reporter who writes about trends, news and all things DMV-related for USA TODAY’s DC Connect team.
