Our project at Sky Harbor Airport extended the Runway Safety Area (RSA) on the east end of Runway 7R/25L. The work consisted of relocating and modifying the existing cement-stabilized alluvium (CSA) bank protection of the north bank of the Salt River. Other elements included channel modifications to the Salt River, relocation of the existing FAA navigational aid equipment and access road, and a new airport perimeter road and security fence. The embankment construction ultimately allowed for an extension of the RSA area and for the runway to become FAA-compliant.

Reyez Construction teamed up with the City of Phoenix, FAA, Flood Control District of Maricopa County and other stakeholders to complete this challenging project on an active airfield. Anticipating a large amount of construction traffic on the secured air-side property, Reyez proposed relocating a security fence and adding a temporary gate. This solution converted 90% of the project area to a land-side designation, reducing the time and cost associated with air-side equipment and vehicle compliance.