Terminal 2 Express Lane offers alternative drop-off and pick-up area

To beat roadway congestion and save time getting to the terminal, passengers can now take advantage of MSP’s new Terminal 2 Express Lane for passenger drop-offs and pick-ups.

Located on the second level of the Purple Ramp, the Terminal 2 Express Lane is a free and easy alternative to the curbside loading and unloading area with convenient sky-bridge access to and from the terminal.

“We recognize that vehicle congestion at peak travel times can be a challenge for those picking up or dropping off passengers, especially at Terminal 2 where there’s limited curb space,” said Brian Ryks, CEO of the MAC, which owns and operates MSP. “We’ve reconfigured the parking facility to offer an additional loading zone with free, easy in-easy out access that should minimize overall congestion and ultimately reduce travel times.”

This airport enhancement comes as MSP is seeing a surge in travel demand. The surge is highlighted by a string of record-setting months at Terminal 2, which currently serves MSP-based Sun Country and six other international and domestic airlines. This past March, Terminal 2 set an all-time record 711,612 passengers.

The new loading and unloading zone inside the Purple Ramp is able to accommodate approximately 200 vehicles per hour and should alleviate congestion during peak times along the curb which can see demand reach up to 800 vehicles per hour.

New wayfinding signs mark the express lane entrance and the full route through to the exit from the Purple Ramp. Additional dynamic signs will be installed later this year on the main inbound roadway to alert motorists when there are high levels of vehicle congestion and to encourage use of the Terminal 2 Express Lane option.

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