Travelers heading to one of the busiest airports in the United States could face delays and complications when trying to reach their terminal.
New construction began Tuesday at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) that will see a pedestrian walkway torn down and several traffic lanes closed, according to airport officials.
The detours and changes will be taking place around the airport’s former Terminal 5 building, which was closed in October for a complete demolition and brand new rebuild before the city hosts the Olympics in 2028.
The pedestrian bridge connecting the airport’s Parking Structure 5 and Terminal 5 was slated to be demolished on Tuesday. Several lanes will need to be closed and other traffic diversions put in place to accommodate the construction. At least some of the closures will last through January 11.
“Please allow extra time, follow posted detour signage, and use caution when traveling near construction zones,” LAX Airport said on X.
Here’s a look at what else passengers can expect from the closures in the coming days:
Lower/Arrivals Level: Tuesday January 6 to Sunday January 11, nightly 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Outer lanes at the pedestrian bridge work site will be closed; traffic must use inner lanes.
- The entrance on World Way South to Parking Structure 6 will be closed, and cars must use the Lower West Way entrance to Parking Structure 5.
- The Terminal 5 rental car shuttle stop and Terminal 4 LAX-it shuttle stop will both be closed. Passengers should use the next available shuttle stop.
Upper/Departures Level: Wednesday January 7 to Friday January 9, nightly 11:59 p.m. to 4 a.m.
- All lanes will be closed at pedestrian bridge location; drivers should use Upper West Way and Upper East Way instead.
- Entrances from Upper West Way and Upper East Way to Parking Structure 2 and Parking Structure 5 will be closed; travelers should use lower/arrivals entrances instead.
- The Terminal 4 hotel and private parking shuttle stop will be closed; travelers should use the next available shuttle stop.
- Charter buses and FlyAway shuttles will operate on the lower/arrivals level only.
The airport will have traffic directors with flags in place to manage the flow of cars and people, and sidewalk access will remain available via protected walkways, according to LAX.
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