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Cross-field taxiway OKd for LAX
By Dan Weikel
March 24, 2009
Los Angeles airport officials Monday approved construction of a key modernization project at LAX.
The Board of Airport Commissioners unanimously awarded an $82-million contract to R&L Brosamer Inc. to build a cross-field taxiway for Los Angeles International Airport that would make it easier for aircraft to move between the north and south runway complexes.
The cross-field taxiway, which is scheduled to begin construction in May, is one of several projects in the first phase of the long-awaited LAX modernization plan. The others include reconstructing the airport's central utility plant and substantial improvements to the Bradley terminal, such as additional gates, new concourses and a great central hall filled with restaurants and concessions.
Airport officials estimate the cost of the first round of projects as at least $3.3 billion.