Construction has been going on for more than three years.

But the temporary walls come down on August 14.

And that’s when travelers at Portland International Airport (PDX) will see the new airy, tree-lined pre-security lobby, the massive, vaulted wood ceiling, new and returning shops, lots of art, the latest technology at the security checkpoint, and many other new amenities.

And they’ll know the wait was worth it.

StuckatTheAirport.com got a preview of the lobby at Portland International Airport.

Here are some snaps from our tour.

The center of the new lobby has two sections of stadium seating that will be great for hanging out with friends and family before going through security. This is also where performances will take place. We spotted a grand piano off to the side.

At the top of each section are small lounge areas with – hooray – sections of carpeting that bring back the well-loved and Internet-famous old carpet design. So get ready for a new stream of foot selfies with the #PDXCarpet tag.

Stay tuned for more about the new lobby area at Portland International Airport.

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