Travelers passing through Denver International Airport this week will find a sleek new security checkpoint to usher them to their next destination.

At 3 a.m. Tuesday, the East Security Checkpoint will open on the north end of the upper level of DIA’s terminal, with 17 lanes featuring state-of-the-art screening equipment. Mirroring the West checkpoint that opened early last year, the East screening area’s completion brings the final major security shift of the terminal renovation project .

“Denver is already one of the biggest airports in the world,” said Denver Mayor Mike Johnston during a Monday morning media tour of the new screening area. “It is already one of the most beautiful airports in the world. Now, it will be one of the easiest airports in the world. Today is a critical st

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