Sunland provided quality assurance (QA), cost estimating, scheduling, and contract administration services for the Taxiway EE project at Denver International Airport (DEN). As the largest Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety initiative in the nation, the project was designed to eliminate a long-standing FAA-designated “Hot Spot” and improve capacity on DEN’s east airfield.

Taxiway EE enhances safety and efficiency by eliminating the conflict point at Taxiway M and Taxiway ED and by allowing aircraft to taxi beneath Runway 17R-35L without crossing active runways. These improvements reduce departure delays, strengthen operational performance, and improve safety for pilots, crews, and passengers.

The project included approximately 6,000-LF of new taxiway connecting Taxiway L and Taxiway M with Taxiway ED. Construction was completed in four phases, three of which occurred within existing Taxiway Object Free Access (TOFAs). Major work included excavation and embankment, FAA and franchise utility relocations, construction of concrete and asphalt pavement with base layers, new drainage infrastructure, and installation of LED lighting and signage.