Southern California Airports To Get Millions From Biden Administration Infrastructure Law

Los Angeles CA

27 January, 2022

6:20 PM

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By CBSLA Staff, CBS Los Angeles: LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Airports across the state will get millions from the Biden Administration's infrastructure law to make long-overdue safety improvements and technology upgrades. LAX, one of the largest and busiest airports in the nation will get $79 million, and Burbank Airport will receive close to $8 million. Van Nuys Airport is getting a comparatively smaller boost at $763,000. "This airport not only supports 10,000 jobs in this area, but also brings $2 billion with a B into the local economy," said Michael Christensen, Deputy General Manager of Los Angeles World Airports. Read more at CBSLA CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.