"The giant "LAX" sign that's welcomed travelers to the Los Angeles International Airport for the last 25 years is temporarily coming down to make way for major roadway projects. Crews began taking down the 32-foot-tall sign Thursday night, starting with the "X," as part of upcoming reconfiguration of the surrounding roads. Reconstruction will include pedestrian enhancements, improved signage and more direct access to LAX Economy Parking on a 4.4 mile-stretch of reconfigured roadway, according to the Los Angeles World Airports."
"The project is expected to remove hundreds of vehicles from Sepulveda Boulevard traffic at any given time once it is completed. In a statement, Michael Christensen, chief airport development officer for the Los Angeles World Airports, said the reconstruction project is a significant milestone for LAX as the airport authority is working to make it more efficient and accessible for travelers, as both the World Cup in 2026 and the Summer Olympics in 2028 loom large for the region."
The giant LAX sign that has welcomed travelers for 25 years is being temporarily taken down to enable major roadway projects. Crews began removing the 32-foot-tall letters starting with the "X" and will store them at the LAWA yard. Reconstruction will reconfigure 4.4 miles of roadway, adding pedestrian enhancements, improved signage, and more direct access to LAX Economy Parking. The project aims to move cars off Sepulveda Boulevard onto dedicated elevated roadways, reducing congestion and removing hundreds of vehicles from local traffic. The sign will be reinstalled in a location compatible with new road designs once construction is complete.
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