Overnight lane closures are set to impact traffic near Terminal 5 at LAX starting Tuesday night and continuing through Sunday morning. The closures are tied to the demolition of a pedestrian bridge connecting Terminal 5 and Parking Structure 5 as part of the terminal’s ongoing renovation project.
Starting Tuesday night, travelers navigating the Los Angeles International Airport terminal loop will face significant traffic diversions as crews begin the removal of a decades-old pedestrian bridge outside Terminal 5.
The bridge, which connects Terminal 5 with Parking Structure 5, is being demolished to make way for the new terminal headhouse and a "vertical core" that will eventually link passengers to the upcoming Automated People Mover train system.The pedestrian bridge between Terminal 5 and Parking Structure 5 is scheduled to be demolished and removed beginning Tuesday, Jan. 6. Airport officials say the work is part of the larger Terminal 5 Renovation and Reconstruction Project.To minimize the impact on peak travel times, the most restrictive closures are scheduled for the late-night and early-morning hours:Beyond the road closures, several critical services will be temporarily relocated or blocked:Terminal 5 officially closed for demolition on October 28, 2025, with airlines like American, JetBlue, and Spirit relocating their operations to other parts of the airport. This week’s demolition is part of a broader $30 billion capital improvement program at LAX. The new terminal structure, expected to open in 2028, will feature 16 automated security lanes and a unified baggage claim area shared with Terminal 4.Airport officials say signs will be posted to alert drivers to detours, and flaggers will be positioned in the terminal area to help keep traffic moving.Drivers heading to parking structures affected by the closures are advised to use alternate entrances, including lower-level access points, where available.While the road is expected to be fully clear by 7 a.m. each morning, travelers with early departures are strongly encouraged to add at least 30 minutes of extra time to their commute to account for traffic bottlenecks near the construction zone.
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