# Port Authority Expands Newark Terminal A

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey authorized a **$110 million** investment to expand Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport, with a $100 million southern expansion adding two new common-use gates and associated amenities scheduled to open in 2029, and a $10 million northern expansion planning phase for six additional gates targeted for 2030. This initiative is part of the broader EWR Vision Plan aimed at modernizing airport infrastructure to meet increasing passenger demand and improve operational efficiency.

- The Port Authority is the primary agency overseeing this federally significant infrastructure expansion in Newark, New Jersey.
- Procurement professionals should anticipate upcoming contracting opportunities related to terminal construction, concessions, and infrastructure upgrades tied to these expansions.
- Contractors specializing in airport terminal design, construction, and facility management may find strategic opportunities aligned with the phased development timeline.
- This expansion signals continued investment in transportation infrastructure, emphasizing the need for compliance with federal and state regulations and coordination with multiple stakeholders.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Transportation
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 25, 2026

### Government Entities
- Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
- New Jersey

### Key Quotes
> Newark Liberty is a front door to our state, and a gateway to the nation and world. It should make travel easy and efficient for passengers, and reflect the very best of New Jersey.
> — Mikie Sherrill, Governor of New Jersey

### Sources
- [PORT AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AUTHORIZES $110 MILLION TOWARD EXPANSION OF AWARD-WINNING TERMINAL A AT NEWARK LIBERTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT](https://www.panynj.gov/content/port-authority/en/press-room/press-release-archives/2026-press-releases/port-authority-board-of-commissioners-authorizes--110-million-to.html) - NY