LAX Board OKs Review of Taxiway Plan
From staff and news services
February 10, 2009
The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners approved an environmental review Monday for the crossfield taxiway project at LAX, clearing the way for the first major step in its modernization program.
The airport plans to spend about $150 million on a large new taxiway that can more easily accommodate the Airbus A380, which began service in October.
The taxiway is also a necessary step toward building a major expansion and modernization of the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
Los Angeles airport officials are seeking federal stimulus funding for the entire cost of the project, said Gina-Marie Lindsey, executive director of Los Angeles World Airports.
Construction is expected to begin within a few months, and will involve demolishing several buildings and constructing a new fire rescue station at Los Angeles International.
The environmental report was approved unanimously, and without controversy.