The work will begin later this year. It comes as part of a three-year effort designed to maintain and modernize Terminal B until a new terminal opens in the mid-2030s. The projects are part of  the broader EWR Vision Plan for redevelopment of Newark Liberty.

Now serving 11.5M

Terminal B opened in 1973. It was originally designed to handle about 6.8 million annual passengers. It served roughly 11.5 million travelers in 2025, according to the Port Authority.

“I’m pleased the Port Authority is investing in upgrades at Newark Airport to better meet the needs of New Jersey’s travelers,” said Gov. Mikie Sherrill. “These immediate improvements at Terminal B are an important first step toward improving the passenger experience, building our economy, and delivering better results for New Jersey.”

Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole said the agency is focused on improving the current passenger experience.

“The Board’s authorization of this funding is a commitment that the experience of traveling through Newark Liberty today is just as important as the terminal we’re building for tomorrow,” said O’Toole. “As these interim improvements are implemented, passengers should see and feel the difference: in the seats they wait in, the restrooms they use, and the systems that move them through the terminal.”

Taking notice

Port Authority Executive Director Kathryn Garcia said the upgrades target the parts of the terminal travelers encounter most often.

“This investment goes directly at the things customers encounter on every trip: the gate areas where they wait, the restrooms they rely on, the escalators and elevators that move them through the building,” said Garcia. “We’re replacing what’s worn, upgrading what’s outdated, and making targeted improvements that will be immediately noticeable to anyone who travels through Terminal B.”

This investment goes directly at the things customers encounter on every trip …
– Kathryn Garcia, executive director, Port Authority

The broader $200 million program includes plans to refresh:

• Gate seating, flooring and lighting
• Renovate restrooms
• Replace escalators and elevators
• Improve ADA accessibility
• Upgrade HVAC and baggage systems
• Modernize passenger boarding bridges throughout the terminal and its satellite concourses

The short-term work comes as the Port Authority continues to plan for a new Terminal B as part of a sweeping redevelopment of Newark Liberty. In recent years, the airport previously opened its award-winning Terminal A. The project is a centerpiece of the airport’s ongoing overhaul.

The larger EWR Vision Plan also includes:

• Enhancements to Terminal C
• Expanded taxiways and aircraft infrastructure
• Redesigned roadways and terminal access

Additionally, it will replace the aging AirTrain Newark system with a modern, automated train connecting terminals, parking areas a well as rail service.