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Frederick W. Smith International Airport

B Tunnel Reopened

Airport Reopens Pedestrian B Tunnel

09/02/2026

Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) today announced the official reopening of its Pedestrian B Tunnel at Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), successfully completing a critical phase of the airport’s ongoing Terminal Modernization and Seismic Program (TMSP). Starting Wednesday, September 2, travelers can once again use the tunnel for direct access.

Tunnel between Terminal B & Pedestrian Plaza closed through Spring 2026

10/22/2025

The next phase of our Terminal Modernization project is moving ahead of schedule. Effective October 21, 2025, the Pedestrian Tunnel between Terminal B and the Pedestrian Plaza is closed until Spring 2026.

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