Access Door Changes: Starting today, there are significant changes to access doors. These changes are due to construction activities as crews work on baggage claim improvements.

• Baggage Claim: Door T1772, near carousel 2, is closed. Door T1860, between carousels 6 and 7, is restricted to use by maintenance, TSA, and PAC – no airline or construction use.
• Bypass Hallway Doors: To reduce cross-traffic from these closures, the B/C and D/E security bypass hallways are now one-way only, from pre-security into the sterile area. Employees should use exit lanes to leave sterile/secure areas. TSA is exempt from this change.

For alternate routes, stairs 6 and 17 – located at either end of the Concourse Connector and lead to the airfield – may be used by anyone with a red badge. Additionally, stair 12 – located near Hello from Portland – will temporarily be open to red badgeholders and provides access to the airfield and first floor secured areas.  

We recognize this is a significant change and will be closely monitoring traffic flow and adjusting as needed. Signage is in place at access points to help guide you. 

North Tunnel Closures: Next Monday, March 30, access to the terminal from the North Tunnel will be impacted by construction. For about three months – until around the end of June – escalators and stairs connecting the North Tunnel and baggage claim will be closed. The elevators will also be closed Monday, March 30, through Wednesday, April 1. In the interim, you'll want to use alternate routes, including the South Tunnel.

So why the closures? This is all part of a baggage claim refresh that will result in brighter lighting, a finished ceiling, WiFi upgrades, paint updates, and restroom improvements.

To keep baggage claim operational throughout construction, we’re doing this work in phases. Expect temporary detours through Nov. 2027, with South Tunnel escalator and stair closures coming in late 2026 / early 2027.

If you encounter travelers with questions, please let them know about baggage claim improvements and alternative routes through construction. There will also be wayfinding signage in place and staff available to help as needed.