Suspicious package investigation prompts road closure at Los Angeles airport

The departure level route into the terminal was shut for the investigation.

Investigation Disrupts Entryway

A suspicious package investigation at Los Angeles International Airport led to the closure of an entrance to the horseshoe road on the departures level. This development prompted an evacuation and significant traffic disruptions in the area.

Traffic Congestion and Closure

The investigation forced the closure of the horseshoe road’s departures level, causing traffic to back up outside the airport. However, the road reopened shortly before 11 a.m., alleviating the traffic build-up.

Limited Information on Evacuation

Specific details regarding the nature of the item that triggered the evacuation at Terminal 3 were not immediately disclosed to the public.

Airport Police Response

LA Airport Police communicated the ongoing situation via an X post, alerting the public about police activity at Terminal 3 and the resulting traffic impacts on the upper level. However, access for lower-level traffic into the airport remained unaffected.

Evacuation and Clearance

Visuals captured individuals congregated outside the terminals on the departures level. Following authorities’ assessment and clearance, travelers were permitted re-entry into Terminal 3 once the all-clear was given.