Over the past 25 years, travelers who have been welcomed to temporarily come to the LAX Airport’s huge “loose” sign, which is temporary, making room for major road projects.
Starting with the “X”, crews began shooting down the 32-foot-tall sign, part of the soon-to-be-reconfiguration of the surrounding roads.
According to Los Angeles World Airport, the reconstruction will include pedestrian enhancements, improved signage and more direct access to loose economic parking on 4.4 miles of reconfigured roads.
The project is expected to remove hundreds of vehicles from traffic in Sepulveda Boulevard at any given time.
Michael Christensen, chief airport development officer at Los Angeles World Airport, said in a statement that the reconstruction project is an important milestone for Los Angeles International Airport as the Airport Authority is working to make travelers more efficient and accessible as the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics are larger in the region.
This is just part of LAX’s airport and terminal modernization plan, which aims to reduce car and traffic buildup by bringing cars lined up in frontier Sepulveda Boulevard to dedicated, elevated roads separate from local traffic.
“While the loose sign will rest from the focus of attention, our team and the partners of the parties will work hard on road improvements that will bring long-term benefits to employees, travelers and our surrounding communities to create a world-class airport experience in the coming years,” Christensen said.
The letters will start with “X” and end with “L” and will be stored on Lawa Yard opposite its current location.
According to airport officials, signs will be relocated when the reconstruction project is completed to ensure “compatibility with the new road design and integration into wider improvements in the area’s plans.”
There is no set schedule to return to iconic letters.
Officials noted that elevated roads entering the central dock area of Los Angeles International Highway will be completed before the 2028 Olympics. Completed entire projects are set to 2030.
The three-dimensional logo was part of the $80 million face lift at the front entrance of the airport before the 2000 Democratic National Convention.
It was Lax’s first major beautification event since the 1984 Olympics, with the aim of “The symbol of Los Angeles is the same as the Hollywood logo.”
