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# Mesa Gateway Airport Runway Revamp Nears Completion Ahead of Schedule
- URL: https://www.industrialbriefs.com/mesa-gateway-airport-runway-reconstruction/
- Published: 2026-06-10T17:00:25.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-11T09:31:27.000Z
- Description: The Mesa Gateway Airport's runway reconstruction, led by Pulice Construction, nears completion under budget and ahead of schedule. This milestone project highlights the importance of advanced construction technologies and effective project management for AECM professionals.
- Author: IndustrialBriefs
- Tags: construction, engineering, government, #enriched

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Pulice Construction, a subsidiary of Flatiron Dragados, is on the cusp of completing the Mesa Gateway Airport's critical Runway 12R-30L Reconstruction project. With a budget of $44 million, the project is set to finalize by September, ahead of schedule and under budget, marking a significant milestone in the airport's operational capabilities.

**What Happened**  
Pulice Construction embarked on the ambitious reconstruction of the [10,401-foot-long](https://www.industrialbriefs.com/hudson-tunnel-project-contract-awarded/) and 220-foot-wide runway, originally built in 1958 as part of the Williams Air Force Base. The project was divided into two phases, with the first phase costing $19 million and running from September 2024 to June 2025\. This phase focused on rebuilding the southern half of the runway and establishing an asphalt transition to the northern half. The second phase, which began in October 2025, involves reconstructing the northern half and is set to wrap up by the end of this year. The runway, which serves as the airport’s primary commercial use runway, is essential for operations, being the closest to the passenger terminal complex.

Designed by Dibble Engineering and Kimley-Horn & Associates, the project includes placing 82,000 square yards of new Portland Cement concrete pavement and 40,000 square yards of asphalt concrete shoulder pavement. The demolition process was facilitated by Antigo Construction’s T8600 Badger Breaker, a remote-controlled machine that efficiently rubblizes concrete with minimal dust production, thereby enhancing site safety.

**What This Means for Your Business**  
The completion of the Mesa Gateway Airport runway project has several implications for the AECM sector and government contractors. For businesses involved in airport infrastructure, the success of this project underscores the importance of advanced construction technologies like the [Badger Breaker](https://www.industrialbriefs.com/mccarthy-palantir-ai-partnership-3/), which can optimize efficiency and sustainability. For procurement directors and compliance officers, the project's early completion presents a case study in effective project management and the potential for cost savings. Additionally, the project sets a precedent for federal funding opportunities in similar infrastructure projects, highlighting the significance of strategic planning and execution.

**What US Operators Should Watch**  
As the final touches are put on t