WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island’s T.F. Green International Airport is set to undergo $64 million in terminal upgrades, but some local fliers are concerned it may come at the cost of the ground floor’s iconic sailboat installation.
Last week, the board of directors selected a construction firm to complete the project, which will be funded through a combination of federal grants, passenger fees and airport funds, according to RIAC President Bill Fischer. He emphasized that no Rhode Island taxpayer dollars are being used.
Fischer said the next phase focuses on “modernizing the terminal to better accommodate growing passenger traffic,” including improvements to walls, ceilings, seating and lighting…