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 expects to begin easing flight limits next week.

A main runway at Newark Liberty International Airport has been reopened two weeks ahead of schedule to ease flight restrictions, the US DOT has announced.

The news comes on the heels of a flight reduction plan at Newark. "This runway will only be open for departures, while FAA flight crews ensure the runway's navigational aids are tested, calibrated and safe to use for arrivals. This is standard protocol to ensure a runway is safe to use for pilots and the flying public," the FAA said in a statement.