Overview
- Crews began dismantling the 32-foot-tall sign Thursday night, starting with the X, with the A and L to follow over about a week.
- Los Angeles World Airports says the letters will be stored nearby for preservation and later incorporated into new road designs.
- The project reconfigures roughly 4.4 miles of roadways to channel airport-bound vehicles away from local traffic on Sepulveda Boulevard.
- Plans include upgraded pedestrian pathways, improved signage, and more direct access to LAX Economy Parking.
- Officials say the work is part of the Airfield & Terminal Modernization Program, with elevated access targeted before the 2028 Olympics and overall completion expected in 2030.