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Salt Lake City International Airport celebrates end of construction
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Key Points:
- Construction of the new Salt Lake City International Airport is complete after 12 years, with the final section of Concourse B opening in the coming days.
- The last part of Concourse B includes 132,000 square feet, new dining options such as Swig and Moochie's Cheesesteaks, and seven new gates primarily for United Airlines.
- The $5.1 billion project was funded through federal grants and user fees, not local taxes, according to city and airport officials.
- Airport leaders highlighted the importance of the completion for upcoming events, including the Salt Lake Temple open house next year and the 2034 Winter Olympics.
- A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday to officially open the final section, accompanied by a new art installation and a commemorative musical performance.
