New Taxiway Approved at LAX

The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners approved an environmental review Monday for the crossfield taxiway project (known as C-13) 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.

(The Daily Breeze)