LOS ANGELES — The giant “LAX” sign that has welcomed travelers to Los Angeles International Airport for the last 25 years is temporarily coming down to make way for major roadway projects.

Crews began taking down the 32-foot-tall sign Thursday night, starting with the “X,” as part of an upcoming reconfiguration of the surrounding roads.

Reconstruction will include pedestrian enhancements, improved signage and more direct access to airport economy parking on a 4.4-mile-stretch of reconfigured roadway, according to Los Angeles World Airports.

The project is expected to remove hundreds of vehicles from Sepulveda Boulevard traffic at any given time once it is completed.

In a statement, Michael Christensen, chief airport development officer for Los Angeles World Airports, said the reconstru

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