Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has launched the construction phase of a $308-million Central Terminal Area (CTA) curbside improvement program. Hensel Phelps will execute the project.
The project will reimagine the LAX curbside experience into a modern and cohesive appearance that is distinctly “Los Angeles,” reflecting the city’s energy and culture. Improvements will include upgraded roadways and crosswalks, enhanced pedestrian safety, additional seating and new benches.
“This next phase of LAX’s transformation represents far more than infrastructure, it’s about creating a first and last impression of Los Angeles that is welcoming, inspiring and unmistakably reflective of our city’s character,” said Hans Thilenius, deputy executive director of LAWA’s Terminal Development and Improvement Program. “The improvements will elevate how travelers experience LAX, aligning with the broader transformation already underway at and around our airport.”
The Curbside Improvement Program advances LAWA’s new identity narrative to “put the ‘L.A.’ in LAX” by embodying the vision of transforming LAX from a point of transit into a world-class destination. Complementing these infrastructure upgrades, refreshed lighting, updated façades, and improved landscaping, including the addition of palm trees and other low-maintenance greenery, is intended to bring warmth and visual continuity to the airport’s arrival and departure areas. The project also includes revitalized lighting for the iconic Theme Building and the air traffic control tower, reinforcing LAX’s identity as a world gateway rooted in the unique spirit of Southern California.
