Congressman Bill Cassidy announced that the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport will receive a $4.42 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to strengthen runway safety. Cassidy says the funding will help improve the airport’s operations.
The Federal Aviation Administration will administer the grant. Anthony Marino, director of aviation for the airport, sought money for resurfacing after the runways were torn up by heavy traffic following Hurricane Katrina. The airport also has terminal expansion in the works, as well as $1.5 million in ongoing beautification projects and a new five-level parking garage scheduled for completion in May.—Steve Clark
