An additional traffic lane in front of Terminal 2, installation of a new parking guidance system of overhead red and green lights in the ramps and continued work on Terminal 1’s iconic folded plate roof are part of the Metropolitan Airports Commission’s (MAC) capital improvement program (CIP) for 2026 at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Other projects certain to catch visitors’ attention include ongoing work on the Concourse G expansion and additional gates and concessions space coming to Terminal 2. The $501 million plan for 2026 will bring new amenities to MSP Airport’s passenger facilities and include a variety of upgrades to make airport operations more efficient.
The MAC’s board of commissioners approved the CIP budget at its Dec. 15 meeting, including a long list of budgeted projects that extends through 2028. Funding for 2026-28 totals $1.9 billion.
Some highlights of the projects in the CIP budget include:
Terminals
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Concourse G expansion project continues with increased gate space
- Repair of Terminal 1’s folded plate roof continues in 2026 and into 2027: $45 million
- Some highlights of the projects in the 2026 CIP budget year include:
- Terminal 2 north expansion project continues, featuring two new gates
- Preliminary work on operational improvements at Terminal 2: $22.4 million
Parking
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The second phase of a parking guidance system that alerts drivers to open parking spots with overhead red and green lights: $15.7 million
- Red and Blue parking ramp improvements on levels 2 and 3: $10.2 million
Roadways
- A new lane in front of Terminal 2 to increase traffic capacity: $10.1 million
- Terminal 1 inbound roadway median improvements: $17.6 million
- Post Road reconstruction project: $10.1 million
Maintenance and operations
- Public Safety and Operations Center construction: continuing in 2026
- Electrical and ground power substation replacement: $20 million
- Ground service equipment maintenance facility: $25 million
Airfield
- MSP airfield perimeter gate security improvements: $12 million
- Two taxiway improvement projects on the airfield: $14.5 million
Earlier this year, on Oct. 27, the MAC held an open house for general contractors and small businesses to provide details about the MAC’s 2026 construction plans. The event drew a crowd of about 140, with contractors receiving information on how to bid on MAC projects and learning of opportunities for small businesses to participate in the work.
Find more information about contracting opportunities at the MAC at the open house webpage and our Solicitations webpage.
