Construction work on a new North Cell Phone Lot at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is underway.
The lot will replace the current waiting area off the East Service Drive and provide a more convenient location for drivers to wait before picking up arriving passengers.
“This new lot reflects our ongoing commitment to improving the customer experience at DTW,” said Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA) CEO, Chad Newton.
“The location is on the same side of the road as the Warren C Evans Terminal. Drivers will no longer need to park near the exit to I-94 and use the turnaround to reach the Arrivals kerb.
“We hope this change will result in increased use of our North Cell Phone Lot, reducing congestion at the curb and creating a safer environment for everyone moving through our airport.”
The South Cell Phone Lot, near Eureka and Wayne roads, will not change. Once construction at the North Lot is complete, the airport notes that there will be zero tolerance for parking in front of the Evans or Edward H. McNamara terminals.
“Safety at DTW is our top priority,” said Tadarial Sturdivant, senior vice president of emergency and support services and operations.
“This zero-tolerance approach allows our officers to keep traffic flowing safely and ensures that curbside space remains available for our customers who need to load and unload quickly.”
Signage will be displayed across the DTW campus, identifying cell phone lot locations and informing drivers and travelers of the potential penalties for non-compliance.
The new North Cell Phone Lot will have approximately 145 parking spaces. It is scheduled to open ahead of the holiday travel season in late November.
