Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Airfield and Terminal Modernization Project (ATMP) Roadway Improvements
Client: Skanska-FlatironDragados Joint Venture for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)
Location: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), California
Services: Environmental Compliance, Stormwater Management, Hazardous Materials Management, Environmental Monitoring & Coordination
About this Project
The Airfield and Terminal Modernization Program (ATMP) Roadway Improvements Project is a major infrastructure initiative at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), designed to improve airport access, reduce congestion, and enhance the travel experience for millions of passengers. The project is a critical component of LAX’s ongoing modernization efforts in preparation for global events, including the FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics. The overall capital improvement program is valued at approximately $1.5 billion and includes roadway, utility, and transportation infrastructure upgrades intended to improve mobility, safety, and operational efficiency throughout the airport.
Key improvements include the reconfiguration of more than four miles of roadway, construction of new infrastructure, utility enhancements, traffic signal modifications, and advanced traffic monitoring systems designed to reduce vehicle delays, congestion, and associated emissions.
The Challenge
Construction activities within one of the world’s busiest airports require rigorous environmental oversight, extensive coordination among stakeholders, and strict compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. The project involves earthwork, utility installation, roadway construction, and management of potentially contaminated soil and groundwater, all while maintaining airport operations and minimizing impacts to the traveling public and surrounding communities.
The Solution
Kroner Environmental Services (KES) provides comprehensive environmental compliance and management support to the Skanska-FlatironDragados Joint Venture throughout project execution.
KES’s responsibilities include:
- Development and implementation of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
- Stormwater compliance inspections and monitoring
- Hazardous materials management and documentation
- Environmental monitoring and control services
- Environmental permitting and agency coordination
- Contaminated soil characterization, handling, and disposal oversight
- Groundwater management and compliance support
- Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) coordination
- Hazardous materials investigations
- Identification, characterization, and removal of undocumented waste streams
- Regulatory reporting and environmental compliance documentation
Results & Impact
Through proactive environmental management and compliance oversight, KES helps keep this high-profile infrastructure project moving forward while minimizing environmental risk and maintaining regulatory compliance. Our team supports the safe handling of environmental concerns associated with large-scale construction, helping the project achieve its goals of improving airport access, reducing traffic congestion, enhancing passenger experience, and creating a more sustainable transportation network for the Los Angeles region.
