Denver International Airport plans to open its long-mysterious underground baggage tunnels as pedestrian walkways, according to reports. The airport’s mayor says the project will allow travelers to “decide for themselves what’s fact and what’s fiction,” referring to the site’s history of conspiracy theories. Fox News reports that construction to convert the tunnels begins in 2027 and that the underground passages will be opened to passengers as a walking route. The New York Post similarly frames the announcement around the tunnels’ prior reputation tied to speculation and online claims, while noting the mayor’s comments about separating fact from fiction.
Across the coverage, the focus is on the conversion of the tunnels from an earlier baggage-related purpose to a passenger-facing pedestrian feature. Details on operational timing, exact access points, and safety or design specifications are not included in the provided summaries. The reports agree on the overall direction of the project—turning the existing underground tunnels into a walkway—and on the planned start of construction in 2027.
