More Construction on Deck at LAX

Los Angeles International Airport is in the midst of a $4.11 billion makeover, and that means a lot of new construction. While this will undoubtedly improve airport conditions in the long run, it will also affect the travel plans of millions of Angelenos. According to a recent Los Angeles Times article, there are at least five upcoming construction projects at LAX that may increase your travel times.

Tom Bradley International Terminal

Starting this week, the screening area on the terminal’s south side will be closed. However, the Transportation Security Administration is taking steps to alleviate the congestion from the shuttered checkpoints by opening additional checkpoints near the back and center of the ticketing area. These conditions will be in effect until fall.

Terminal 4

The Connector Project is currently underway, creating a bridge between Terminal 4 and the Bradley terminal. Until it’s completed, travelers will be bused from one to the other. Unfortunately, the bridge isn’t expected to be completed until late next year.

Terminal 5

This Delta terminal is currently undergoing construction upgrades. However, the worst you can expect here is the additional noise that comes from this kind of work. Construction is scheduled through next year.

Sidewalks

Additional shuttle rides and security checkpoint detours aren’t the only things that could delay your travel and cause you to miss flights. Sidewalk construction will reroute passengers near the Bradley terminal’s Upper Level, Terminals 1 and 7, and parking structures 1 and 7. So be on the lookout for additional foot traffic in these areas.

Lane Closures

The inner lane on the Lower Level roadway is set to be closed to allow crews to reinforce the Upper Level. The area of the lane closure will move around the roadway between the hours of 1 and 8 a.m. for the next month. This is the arrivals area of the terminal.

Rather than battle it out in this traffic, why not park off-site and take a shuttle to the terminal? Our Hilton LAX Parking has complimentary shuttle service every 15-20 minutes, helping you avoid the construction hassles and inevitable delays that come with them.