Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) published (04-Apr-2019) its notice of preparation and initial study for the Airfield Terminal and Modernisation Project at Los Angeles International Airport. According to the study, LAWA proposes the following improvements to the airfield, terminal and land side roadway at the airport:
Airfield Improvements:
- Westerly extension of taxiway D in the Western portion of North airfield;
- Reconfiguration of runway exits from runway 6L-24R;
Terminal Improvements:
- Construction of concourse 0 as easterly extension of terminal 1;
- Construction of terminal 9;
- Upgrades to existing taxiways near concourse 0 and terminal 9;
Landside Improvements:
- Construction of new arrivals and departures roadway;
- New parking garage to support terminal 9;
- Added station on LAX Automated People Mover line with pedestrian connection to terminal 9;
- Construction of pedestrian corridor between terminal 8 and 9;
- New roadway segments to improve vehicle access into central terminal area. [more - original PR]