Bradley Airport expanded security checkpoint now up and running

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WFSB) - A three-year construction project that expanded a security checkpoint at Bradley International Airport is complete.

The Connecticut Airport Authority announced on Wednesday that the main Transportation Security Administration checkpoint is now open to passengers.

“The CAA is pleased to make the passenger experience even more convenient at Bradley International Airport with the introduction of two additional TSA lanes in the airport’s main security checkpoint,” said Michael W. Shea, executive director and CEO of the CAA. “We want to thank the TSA for its partnership with this expansion, which now offers more screening locations to expedite the security process and more queuing space for passengers.”

The CAA said the airport removed a centrally-located exit lane that arriving passengers used for years to get to baggage claim and ground transportation.

Corridors were added on the east and west sides of the terminal. The CAA said those are now used as the main exit points to the lower-level locations.

“The newly expanded checkpoint with two additional lanes and more queueing space will lead to a more streamlined security screening process for passengers,” said Bill Csontos, TSA federal security director for Connecticut. “TSA PreCheck Touchless ID is also available at this checkpoint, which will help reduce wait times and marks another step forward in modernizing airport security and improving the passenger journey.”