The New York City skyline is seen behind Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J., Wednesday, May 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) The Associated Press

A construction project on one of Newark Liberty International Airport's three main runways wrapped up nearly two weeks early, so the Federal Aviation Administration should be able to ease flight limits soon, but the shortage of air traffic controllers could still cause problems.

Federal Transportation Department officials plan to join the CEO of United Airlines and airport officials in providing an update on operations at New Jersey’s biggest airport Monday afternoon. The runway was scheduled to go back into service Monday, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Crews worked day and night to complete th

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