LAX - Looking Like A Billion!
When Los Angeles was awarded the 2028 Olympics in 2017, then mayor of LA, Eric Garcetti, knew that billions of dollars needed to be spent to get the country’s second most populous city ready. Besides the venues needed for the events, of considerable concern was getting Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) overhauled so that it could handle an influx of visitors from around the world.
A significant number of complaints include:
- Long waits
- Difficulty in getting between terminals
- A lack of places to eat
- Airport Parking
- A need for good public transportation to and from downtown.
- Traffic congestion around the airport
Modernizing and improving all parts of the airport
The city of Los Angeles listened and began a total revamp of the airport with the goal of improving the passenger experience. Nearly $30 billion has been budgeted to get the airport ready for 2028 and beyond. The first step in the overhaul is modernizing and improving the airport’s roadway system. The LAX Terminal Roadways Project will include around eight miles of new roads aa well as reconfiguring the airport’s main entrance.
$30 Billion Of Improvements: A Look At Los Angeles International Airport’s Upgrade Plans