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2022 CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS
December 2022
- Construction on the pedestrian bridge that will connect the Center CTA station and Terminal 3 continues.
- Roofing and glass panels are installed on the overhead walkway above Center Way.
- The Center CTA station amd P2A parking garage as seen from the upcoming pedestrian bridge connected to the Terminal 1 extension.
- White metal panels and glass are installed in the pedestrian bridge connected to the Terminal 1 extension.
- Formwork and rebar are placed for the future roadway that will provide access to the West CTA station.
- The new roadway connecting to the West CTA station is being built parallel to the existing Upper West Way.
- Rails, emergency walkways and fencing are installed between the West and Center CTA stations.
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Preparations are made at rail switch locations near the East CTA station.
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APM guideway elements continue to be installed on the span over Sepulveda Boulevard.
- Ceiling and skylight panels are installed at the West ITF station platform.
November 2022
- Fencing is installed along the emergency walkway near the East ITF station
- Guideway preparations continue near the East ITF station.
- A new connection between 96th Street and Arbor Vitae takes shape near the APM maintenance facility.
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Guideway rail installation continues above 96th Street.
- With the scaffolding removed from the West ITF station canopy, work progresses on the nearby guideway.
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Guideway rails are installed near the West ITF station.
- Rail installation progresses near the East CTA station.
- Excalators will help travelers access the East CTA viewing pavilion from the station platform.
- Steel installation continues on the East CTA station viewing pavilion.
October 2022
- The exterior metal panels for the overhead pedestrian bridges are revealed following the removal of scaffolding.
- The overhead pedestrian walkway connecting to the Center CTA station will provide a view of the nearby Theme Building
- Following the completion of guideway plinths near the Center CTA station, the installation of guiderails continues.
- Near the Center CTA station, construction on the guideway progresses with the installation of guiderails and walkways.
- The APM guideway between the West and Center CTA stations takes shape.
- Workers prepare the canopy adjacent to the West CTA station.
- The APM guideway is prepared for the installation of rails atop the concrete plinths.
- Construction on the overhead pedestrian walkways continues near the Theme Building.
- Scaffolding has been removed on the East CTA station following the installation of exterior metal panels.
- Rail installation continues near the East CTA station, located between the Terminal 1 and Terminal 7 parking garages.
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Workers place the concrete base for the APM rails near the East CTA station.
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The 2.25-mile APM extends beyond the LAX Central Terminal Area and across Sepulveda Boulevard.
- APM guiderails are placed just outside the LAX Central Terminal Area.
- Ceiling panels have been installed at the West-ITF station platform area.
September 2022
- Placement of a pedestrian bridge at West CTA station which will connect the structure to the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
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Glass panels are installed on the pedestrian guideway adjacent to the P3 parking garage.
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Glass doors are installed and covered with protective wrapping at the Center CTA station.
- Workers install roofing elements on the overhead pedestrian walkway near the Theme Building.
- Concrete plinths have been poured between the Center CTA and West CTA stations.
- Construction on the pedestrian walkway connecting Terminal 3 to the future West CTA staion continues.
- Red tower cranes assist with the construction of the West CTA station canopy and internal elements.
- The largest of the APM stations at West CTA will feature more skylights to help illuminate the station platform.
- Workers install roofing elements on the overhead pedestrian walkways that will connect Terminals 2 and 5 to the Center CTA station.
- Exterior metal panels are installed on the East CTA station canopy.
- Sheathing is installed around a skylight at the East CTA station.
August 2022
- White metal panels are installed on the pedestrian bridge that will connect Terminal 2 to the Center CTA station.
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Guideway work continues near the West CTA station following the formation of concrete plinths.
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Elevator shafts are still under construction at the West CTA station.
- Tower cranes such as this one at West CTA station have helped install thousands of tons of steel on the APM project.
- Pedestrian bridge construction continues between the P2A and P2B parking garages.
- Structural steel placement continues on the pedestrian walkways that will connect Terminal 5 to the Center CTA station.
- Glazing operations progress at the APM station connecting to the LAX Economy Parking garage.
- White metal ceiling panels are installed at the LAX Economy Parking garage APM station.
- Rail and fence installation continues on the APM guideway near the LAX Economy Parking garage.
- The first four LAX APM train cars are being prepared for testing at the Maintenance and Storage Facility.
- Glazing and exterior wall panel installation continues at the APM station adjacent to the future Airport Metro Connector.
July 2022
- Terminal 5 pedestrian bridge spans World Way South; additional steel trusses to connect the structure to the Center CTA station.
- Scaffolding is placed under steel trusses as construction continues on the pedestrian walkways connecting to the Center CTA station.
- Glass panel installation progresses on the pedestrian walkway connecting Terminal 2 to the Center CTA station.
- East CTA station with the installation of glass panels.
- 20-foot-diameter skylights illuminate the platform of the East CTA station.
- Guideway preparations continue just outside of the East CTA station.
- Structural steel is placed for a pedestrian bridge over the P7 garage.
- The new pedestrian bridge over the P7 garage will connect travelers to the East CTA station.
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Work continues on the pedestrian walkway at Terminal 2.
- At the ITF-West station, crews are installing glossy white metal panels on the 25,600-square-foot canopy.
- The Maintenance and Storage facility was energized this month, in preparation for the project's train testing operations.
- The washing station at the Maintenance and Storage Facility will help clean the APM vehicles before they return to the guideway.
June 2022
- The West CTA station will be the largest of the APM stations and help service travelers near the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
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Construction progresses on the pedestrian bridge connecting Terminal 3 to the West CTA station.
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Glass panels are installed on the pedestrian bridge over World Way at Terminal 3.
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Crews continue work on the roof of the pedestrian bridge near the future West CTA station.
- Structural steel installation continues on the pedestrian bridge that will connect Terminal 2 to the Center CTA station.
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The West CTA station is being constructed with nearly 2,000 tons of structural steel.
- Temporary formwork supports the construction of a guideway emergency walkway near the Center CTA station.
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Structural steel is being installed for pedestrian bridges near the Theme Building.
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20-foot diameter skylights will help illuminate the APM station platforms.
- Crews shape the base for the guideway emergency walkway above Sepulveda Boulevard.
- Rail installation progresses on the APM guideway near the West ITF station.
- Construction progresses on the exterior facade of the West ITF station canopy.
- Glass panels are installed on the pedestrian walkway connecting the West ITF station to the LAX Economy Parking garage.
May 2022
- Flooring installation continues on the pedestrian bridge connecting Terminal 3 to the West CTA station.
- Work progresses on the pedestrian bridge connecting Terminal 1 to the Center CTA station.
- Glass panels are installed on the pedestrian bridge connecting Terminal 2 to the Center CTA station.
- Construction on the upper level of the West ITF station continues, following skylight glass panel installation.
- The APM Maintenance & Storage Facility is prepared for electrification and testing operations later this year.
April 2022
- Work continues on the pedestrian bridge that will connect the APM Center CTA station to Terminal 2.
- A worker cuts steel at the APM East CTA station.
- Installation of the APM Center CTA station's structural steel canopy continues.
- Plinth construction on the APM guideway near the East CTA station progresses.
- Workers apply concrete finishing to the guideway spanning Parking Structure 2B.
- Work continues on the pedestrian bridge connecting to the APM West CTA station.
- The APM Center CTA station takes shape, following the completion of the nearby guideway segments.
- Branching APM guideway paths converge near the Center CTA station.
- Construction of the APM guideway rails and barriers begins over the Century Boulevard span.
- Installation of APM guideway rails and barriers progresses over 96th Street.
- Glass panels have been installed at the APM West ITF station, which will connect to the LAX Economy Parking structure.
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Rail installation continues on the APM guideway.
- Construction continues at the APM Maintenance & Storage Facility grounds.
- Aspects of the APM washing station are assembled at the Maintenance & Storage Facility.
- The APM Maintenance & Storage Facility control room takes shape.
March 2022
- Construction continues on the pedestrian walkway that will connect the Center Central Terminal Area station to Terminal 3.
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At the West CTA station, crews prepare to connect the structure to the APM guideway.
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Segmental construction of the APM guideway approaches completion over Sepulveda Boulevard.
- Skylight glass panel installation begins at the ITF-West station.
- Solar panel installation progresses at the APM Maintenance & Storage Facility.
- The APM Maintenance & Storage Facility grounds, as seen from the second floor offices, still under construction.
- The outer façade of the APM Maintenance & Storage Facility nears completion.
February 2022
- Workers access the canopy of the East Central Terminal Area station.
- Segmental construction of the APM guideway progresses over Sepulveda Boulevard.
- Cages of rebar are shaped within segmental travelers over Sepulveda Boulevard.
- The guideway's concrete plinths are formed near the East Centeral Terminal Area station.
- Workers assemble roofing materials for the pedestrian walkway that will connect the Center Central Terminal Area station to Terminal 1.5.
- Segmental construction of the APM guideway nears completion over the P2B parking garage in the Central Terminal Area.
- This yellow shoring tower will support the installation of structural steel for a pedestrian walkway.
- The West Intermodal Transportation Facility station will connect to the LAX Economy Parking facility.
- Concrete is poured at the Maintenance and Storage Facility near the guideway access ramp.
- Formwork on the guideway over 96th Street are being removed as concrete segments are completed.
January 2022
- The third of six pedestrian bridge structures in the Central Terminal Area is supported over the roadway by a shoring tower.
- Segmental construction of the APM guideway progresses over the P2B parking garage in the Central Terminal Area.
- Pairs of segmental travelers support guideway construction over the P2B parrking garage in the Central Terminal Area.
- The first of two segmental travellers is prepared to support guideway construction efforts over Sepulveda Boulevard.
- Fencing and rail installation continues near the train wash station at the Maintenance and Storage Facility.
Renderings
- People Mover train above the terminal loop
- Central Terminal Area
- People Mover as it rides by iconic Theme Building
- Automated People Mover Guideway
- Intermodal Transportation Facility East
- People Mover train pulling into a station
- Intermodal Transportation Facility West
- Escalators leading to the Automated People Mover station
- Center CTA Station Interior