Granite wins $52 million contract for Tucson International Airport safety upgrades
GVA•Granite Construction won an approximately $52 million contract from the Tucson Airport Authority for safety upgrades at Tucson International Airport. The project is the final phase of the airport’s more than $400 million Airfield Safety Enhancement Program, with completion anticipated in 2029.
1. Project scope and timing
The construction manager at risk contract covers the final phase of Tucson International Airport’s Airfield Safety Enhancement Program. Work includes modifying taxiways to meet current aviation safety standards and relocating and upgrading FAA navigational aids. Preconstruction began in September 2026, and overall completion is anticipated in 2029.
