Construction to Close Fort Lauderdale Airport Entrances

Getting into Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will be a little more difficult as construction of a new runway begins.
 
Officials say the side entrances to the airport will close starting Wednesday. Until the new runway opens in 2014, the only way into the airport will be from U.S. 1.
 
The Miami Herald reports a new route will also be required to get to the cell phone lot as well.
 
Broward County Aviation Department spokesman Greg Meyer says a sheriff's deputy will be stationed in the area for the first couple of days to help people find their way.
 
The closures along Perimeter Road will allow crews to build the bridge structure of the runway, which will be elevated 60 feet so trains and trucks can pass in tunnels underneath.