SALT LAKE CITY — Construction of the new Salt Lake City International Airport is finally finished.

The final piece of Concourse B will open in a few days, marking the end of a 12-year project. City, airport and community leaders gathered Saturday to celebrate.

"I couldn't be more proud of this incredible accomplishment," said Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall.

The project first broke ground in July 2014, and it evolved over the years.

"After millions of hours of work — after opening a brand new airport in the middle of a global pandemic and then continuing to build around millions of passengers every single year — we are here at the finish line," Mendenhall said.

The newly completed section of Concourse B at Salt Lake City International Airport is pictured here on Saturday. The final piece of the 12-year renovation will officially open on Tuesday.…