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| By Kevin Reauch New Hampshire Herald |
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport:
New Access, New Look
New Access, New Look
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is having a prety new look. A new access road linking the Airport to
US route 293 and a construction project around the terminals are now completed and opened to the
public.
The project was sanctioned by the New Hampshire Department of Transportation and was part of what
was highlighted in a national White House report on Nov. 2. In the report, White House officials stated, “In
order to meet the needs of a growing economy, there is an ongoing need for new investments to
maintain, upgrade, and expand the nation’s stock of transportation infrastructure.”
The state of New Hampshire the report said, has shown a willingness to keep up with this proposed level
of expansion by recently opening a new highway that allows many travelers to gain more direct access
when arriving at or departing from Manchester airport.
The highway, named Raymond Wieczorek Drive, was officially dedicated on the morning of Thursday,
Nov. 10. Many dignitaries, speakers and guests participated in the official dedication. Those so inclined
were invited to walk or bicycle down the new 1.75-mile stretch of highway. The newly opened highway
runs from Londonderry to Merrimack and serves to connect the Manchester airport directly to the F.E.
Everett Turnpike. The highway has been named after the New Hampshire Executive Councilor who has
previously served as mayor of Manchester.
The new roadway is a major constructional achievement. It improves the traffic flow to and from the
airport, especially for residents of Merrimack, Nashua, and surrounding areas. Additionally, those
traveling to and from Massachusetts now have an easier route to and from the Manchester-Boston
Regional Airport. Prior to this opening, cars and trucks were required to travel up Everett Turnpike to I-293
South / 101 East, exit at Brown Avenue (NH 3A), and travel to Airport Access Road. This will remain the
desired route to the airport for many travelers (including those coming from the North or East), but it will
clearly reduce the congestion and traffic load by opening up an alternative route for many other potential
passengers.
This is one of many proposed upgrades to the Manchester airport. It is currently the fourth-busiest airport
in New England, after Logan International Airport in Boston, Bradley International Airport in Connecticut,
and T.F. Green State Airport in Rhode Island. Along with T.F. Green and Worcester Regional Airport,
Manchester Airport is considered a “reliever airport” to Boston’s Logan International.
Another of the Manchester airport’s attractions is its economy. The parking is certainly cheaper and
boarding is easier in Manchester than it is at Boston’s Logan. In addition, it is a better alternative for
travelers throughout Northern New England who wish to travel to various American and Canadian
destinations.
Another recent addition to the Manchester airport is the opening of a liquor and wine outlet there. In an
article dated Nov. 3 in the Airport News on flymanchester.com, “The New Hampshire Liquor Commission
(NHLC) has opened their latest New Hampshire Liquor and Wine Outlet within the airport’s secure
passenger area near Gate 8. At 625 square feet, the store is similar to duty-free stores found at airports
around the world providing customers a chance to purchase a variety of premium sprits, champagnes,
and wines. New Hampshire-made brands are also found on centerpiece display.” According to NHLC
chairman Joseph Mollica, this is seen by the state liquor industry as a way of establishing a new market
for customers. It is also expected to increase public exposure to the selection of various wine brands that
are available at a reasonably low cost in locations throughout the state of New Hampshire. This is just
one more example of the ever-expanding nature of the airport and its amenities in order to enhance the
appeal to more potential travelers.
The expansion of access, roadways, and businesses within the Manchester airport is a visible example
of how New Hampshire’s economy continues to fare better than most of the rest of the nation. The
expanding nature of Manchester Airport can further enhance the appeal and visibility to travelers
throughout New England and the Northeast. This is expected to continue to grow within coming months
and years.
US route 293 and a construction project around the terminals are now completed and opened to the
public.
The project was sanctioned by the New Hampshire Department of Transportation and was part of what
was highlighted in a national White House report on Nov. 2. In the report, White House officials stated, “In
order to meet the needs of a growing economy, there is an ongoing need for new investments to
maintain, upgrade, and expand the nation’s stock of transportation infrastructure.”
The state of New Hampshire the report said, has shown a willingness to keep up with this proposed level
of expansion by recently opening a new highway that allows many travelers to gain more direct access
when arriving at or departing from Manchester airport.
The highway, named Raymond Wieczorek Drive, was officially dedicated on the morning of Thursday,
Nov. 10. Many dignitaries, speakers and guests participated in the official dedication. Those so inclined
were invited to walk or bicycle down the new 1.75-mile stretch of highway. The newly opened highway
runs from Londonderry to Merrimack and serves to connect the Manchester airport directly to the F.E.
Everett Turnpike. The highway has been named after the New Hampshire Executive Councilor who has
previously served as mayor of Manchester.
The new roadway is a major constructional achievement. It improves the traffic flow to and from the
airport, especially for residents of Merrimack, Nashua, and surrounding areas. Additionally, those
traveling to and from Massachusetts now have an easier route to and from the Manchester-Boston
Regional Airport. Prior to this opening, cars and trucks were required to travel up Everett Turnpike to I-293
South / 101 East, exit at Brown Avenue (NH 3A), and travel to Airport Access Road. This will remain the
desired route to the airport for many travelers (including those coming from the North or East), but it will
clearly reduce the congestion and traffic load by opening up an alternative route for many other potential
passengers.
This is one of many proposed upgrades to the Manchester airport. It is currently the fourth-busiest airport
in New England, after Logan International Airport in Boston, Bradley International Airport in Connecticut,
and T.F. Green State Airport in Rhode Island. Along with T.F. Green and Worcester Regional Airport,
Manchester Airport is considered a “reliever airport” to Boston’s Logan International.
Another of the Manchester airport’s attractions is its economy. The parking is certainly cheaper and
boarding is easier in Manchester than it is at Boston’s Logan. In addition, it is a better alternative for
travelers throughout Northern New England who wish to travel to various American and Canadian
destinations.
Another recent addition to the Manchester airport is the opening of a liquor and wine outlet there. In an
article dated Nov. 3 in the Airport News on flymanchester.com, “The New Hampshire Liquor Commission
(NHLC) has opened their latest New Hampshire Liquor and Wine Outlet within the airport’s secure
passenger area near Gate 8. At 625 square feet, the store is similar to duty-free stores found at airports
around the world providing customers a chance to purchase a variety of premium sprits, champagnes,
and wines. New Hampshire-made brands are also found on centerpiece display.” According to NHLC
chairman Joseph Mollica, this is seen by the state liquor industry as a way of establishing a new market
for customers. It is also expected to increase public exposure to the selection of various wine brands that
are available at a reasonably low cost in locations throughout the state of New Hampshire. This is just
one more example of the ever-expanding nature of the airport and its amenities in order to enhance the
appeal to more potential travelers.
The expansion of access, roadways, and businesses within the Manchester airport is a visible example
of how New Hampshire’s economy continues to fare better than most of the rest of the nation. The
expanding nature of Manchester Airport can further enhance the appeal and visibility to travelers
throughout New England and the Northeast. This is expected to continue to grow within coming months
and years.