First underpass over which planes taxi was opened at New York International Airport, operated by Port of New York Authority; it is built to withstand pressure from below sea level and to support two bridges capable of handling 300,000-lb planes; described as huge "concrete boat," underpass contains 45,000 cu ft of concrete and 3000 tons of reinforced steel; electric pumps automatically lift rain water to higher level where it runs off into drainage system; six lanes of traffic at widest point. (see also Can Transportation Mar 1949 p 134)


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    Title :

    International airport auto subway is large engineering project


    Additional title:

    Architect Engr


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1949


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English