YUMA, AZ (AP) -
Construction is expected to begin next month on a project to improve the Yuma International Airport.
The Yuma Sun reports that the project will expand and modify the secure passenger seating area in the airport terminal and include additional restrooms in the area.
Currently, passengers either need to use the restroom shortly before entering the secured area or have to go through security again.
The project will also include moving the entrance of the secured area to the east of the terminal and expanding it to provide additional space for TSA to install new screening equipment.
The airport was awarded an $180,000 state grant to help fund the project.
The project will be put out for bid later this month.
Construction is expected to take about four months.
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