Salt Lake airport unveils new ‘river tunnel’ to the Concourse B gates

SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City International Airport has unveiled a new walking tunnel to the Concourse B gates. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The new river tunnel provides a route directly from the main terminal to the Northern Light art installation, Ally the Dinosaur from the Natural History Museum, and the world map.

But does it save you time getting to the B gates? The Salt Lake City International Airport’s Executive Director Bill Wyatt says unless you’re going to the farthest gates, it does.

“Well, it depends where you’re going. If you are going to B2, the walk is just the same. But most people are really going to the center portions of the terminal building. So, you are going to save as much as half a mile,” he said. 

For the average person at walking speed, that’s 10 to 15 minutes. The River Tunnel is a straight shot once you get through security to the main terminal.

And, it’s complete with a custom Utah playlist as you make your way through it.

The river tunnel is also train-ready for the future if and when they decide to create another concourse.

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