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Two major taxiway projects at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) have been recognized with industry awards for their contributions to airfield safety, efficiency, and guest experience. The North Airfield Exit Taxiways (NAET) and the Taxiway D Westerly Extension were built concurrently over a two-year period. These projects improved aircraft circulation by adding parallel taxiways along the airport’s north runway complex and constructing four new exit taxiways from Runway 24R/6L.
The work required detailed planning and close coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), airline partners, and other airport stakeholders. Construction was carried out in phases to minimize operational disruptions and reduce delays.
In May, the NAET project received the International Partnering Institute's "2025 Partnered Project of the Year" award. This recognition highlighted collaboration among project partners as well as LAWA’s focus on innovation and partnership in infrastructure delivery. Granite Construction Company was the general contractor for this project, while HNTB Corporation served as designer and engineer of record.
