Raleigh-Durham Airport Clarifies 2026 Shutdown Post Was an April Fools' Joke
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) created a stir with an April Fools' Day social media post announcing a full two-week shutdown in July 2026 for renovations. The post caused significant confusion and concern among travelers online, who questioned the logistics of such a closure. Airport officials later confirmed that the announcement was a prank. While RDU is undergoing a major runway replacement and other expansion projects, they clarified this will be done in phases without a complete airport shutdown.
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