Los Angeles International Airport is about to get a major facelift. After years of planning, the city is moving forward with one of the biggest roadway upgrades in decades, aiming to make traffic smoother for travelers and neighbors alike. The project touches nearly every part of LAX’s Central Terminal Area and promises to reshape how people move in and out of the airport.
The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners just approved $1 billion to fund the final phase of the Airfield and Terminal Modernization Program’s roadway improvements, as stated in a recent press release.
This phase will reconfigure 4.4 miles of roads, build new bridges and pedestrian paths, update lighting and signage, and add smart traffic systems. Ingress roads are expected to be done before the 2028 Summer Olympics, with egress roads finishing by 2030.
Officials say the changes are designed to separate airport traffic from local streets, cutting congestion and making things safer for pedestrians and cyclists. Over 500 cars will be removed from Sepulveda Boulevard at peak times, and the elevated roadways will streamline travel while keeping neighborhood streets calmer. LAWA calls it a move toward a smoother, elevated experience for everyone passing through LAX.
Community support has been strong, with over 150 stakeholder meetings and multiple environmental reviews shaping the plan. Local councils, business groups, and civic organizations say the upgrades will modernize LAX, improve safety, and finally make airport travel less of a headache for Angelenos.