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VIA Entrance Road Resurfacing Underway, Night Closures Until 7 July
MACL is resurfacing the entrance road to Velana International Airport, with night-time lane closures in effect until Sunday, 7 July, as preparations continue ahead of the new passenger terminal's scheduled opening on 26 July. The new terminal, projected to handle up to 7.5 million passengers annually, has cost over US$450 million with US$180 million in funding support from the Saudi Fund and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development.
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Sat 26 JulThe new VIA passenger terminal is scheduled to open.26 Julyonly Maldives Republicthe highly anticipated opening of VIA’s new passenger terminal, scheduled for 26 July to mark the 60th anniversary of Maldivian independence.
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We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, as the safety of airport users remains our top priority
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7.5 millionannual passenger handling capacity of new terminalMaldives RepublicThe new facility is projected to handle up to 7.5 million passengers annually and will fully replace the existing terminal within three months of opening.
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US$180 millionfunding support for finishing worksMaldives RepublicFinishing works are being finalised with funding support totalling US$180 million from the Saudi Fund and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development.
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Resurfacing work on the entrance road to Velana International Airport is underway with night-time lane closures in effect.until Sunday, 7 Julyentrance road to Velana International AirportMaldives RepublicResurfacing work on the entrance road to Velana International Airport (VIA) is currently underway, with night-time lane closures in effect until Sunday, 7 July, the Maldives Airports Company Ltd. (MACL) has announced.
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MACL Managing Director Ibrahim Shareef launched the official countdown to the terminal opening.last monthat the airportMaldives RepublicMACL Managing Director Ibrahim Shareef launched the official countdown to the terminal opening during a ceremony held at the airport last month.
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