Passengers at Denver International Airport (DEN) are set to experience a shift in their travel routines as the airport undergoes a significant construction project beginning with the closure of the A-Bridge and Ansbacher Hall, as reported by Simple Flying. In efforts to revamp and enhance passenger travel, the Bridge Security checkpoint along with these areas will temporarily cease operations, as they transition into post-security spaces for easier passenger flow.
According to The Denver Post, during this construction the airport's internal train system will serve as the primary mode for passengers to reach their respective concourses, and by the end of 2025 with the introduction of a new east security checkpoint, those cleared will have the ability to stroll across the bridge reaching A Concourse flights directly, though they will do so without the once-familiar mountain vistas that are to be obstructed post-construction.
December 9 marks the date post which the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will no longer staff the Bridge Security checkpoint, as detailed by KDVR. However, the equipment remains in place for contingency purposes, the A-Bridge and Ansbacher Hall are to remain operational for incoming passengers and airport employees needing access to the Airport Office Building.
As obtained by KDVR, DEN CEO Phil Washington explained, “Opening this corridor to all screened passengers provides more options for travelers to walk to Concourse A without having to get on the train, although they can still ride the train if they choose.” This ongoing project falls in line with the broader vision for the airport, aiming to serve an anticipated 100 million annual passengers by 2027 and expanding with an additional 100 gates in the forthcoming years to accommodate the growing traffic.
