Birmingham Airport security enhancements completed in time for the Christmas Getaways

We completed the safety and security enhancements at Birmingham International Airport in time for Christmas.

The airport required security to be improved to main the terminal buildings following the terrorist attack at Glasgow Airport in 2007.

One metre high decorative bollards which conceal high strength tubular steel posts, have been installed around the road edge of the main walkways outside of the terminal buildings creating a pedestrian only circulation concourse.

In conjunction with the installation of these security measures the opportunity to improve the convenience for travellers was achieved by the re-siting of the coach points nearer to the terminal buildings, with new sheltered canopies at the waiting areas. The car park, nearest to the terminals, has an extra 200 available spaces with a dedicated coach park being provided alongside Herald Road for use whilst waiting for arrivals.

Ambassador Road was re-aligned and extended under the Rail Air Link Bridge to join Comet Road and has made it much easier getting to and from the terminals for all travellers.

Scott Martin, our Senior Site Agent on site said, "The main priority for this project was to increase passenger safety, but it was also important for us to improve their experience of the airport. We are extremly happy to have completed this project on time, within budget and with minimum disruption to Airport users."

With work now completed the airport is fully functioning and ready to welcome passengers for the Christmas rush.