Running the Runways
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A new runway at O'Hare is not being welcomed by area residents. We find out why.
The O’Hare Modernization Program is one of the largest construction projects in the country at one of the world’s busiest airports. The airport currently has intersecting runways, which will be modernized to parallel runways, and in return reduce flight delays and increase capacity. However, the new runway, which is set to open on Oct. 17, is not being welcomed by area residents. We find out why.
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Running the Runways
Clip: 10/14/2013 | 12m 18sVideo has Closed Captions
The O’Hare Modernization Program is one of the largest construction projects in the country at one of the world’s busiest airports. The airport currently has intersecting runways, which will be modernized to parallel runways, and in return reduce flight delays and increase capacity. However, the new runway, which is set to open on Oct. 17, is not being welcomed by area residents. We find out why.
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