The Gateway bridge, which is being assembled opposite the Ibis hotel, is receiving the supports for its LED lit launch pad. The lattice work are temporary structures to support the roof. If Luton had a full set of approach lights at the 08 end this bridge would be by the side of the approach lighting so not sure how they got away with adding a decorative ski jump. As can also be seen the concrete trackbed has been laid on either side. I would love to know how much the finished bridge will weigh and what sort of cranes will be used to lift it and even will the runway close for the night?
The drop off zone is being laid out but work has yet to start on the approach roads leading to it.
Those with short memories that go back a year will remember the disaster of the drop off zone where central station is being built. The traffic would queue back past Parkway because of four pedestrian crossings with one in particular causing most of the problems as there was a never ending stream of passengers crossing the road. The new layout has 5 pedestrian crossings although 2 routes in will merge into one before spreading out for the pay barriers. The old zone had one route in. Can't help but think it will all end in tears again.
Worth noting the top floor of the new multi story. With the beams sticking out of the top floor and with a full set of holes to add plates it looks like the new multi story could gain further floors at a later date if required.
The finished section of tunnel inside CTA continues to be buried.
Piling is taking place across taxiway Bravo
