Overview
- Travelers now face a southbound lane closure on Hollywood Way near Thornton Avenue plus a sidewalk and bike-lane closure on the west side, and officials urge arriving at least two hours before flights.
- Drivers can avoid the slowdown by using the Empire Avenue entrance or by entering the airport westbound on Thornton Avenue.
- The closures support Elevate BUR, a 355,000‑square‑foot replacement terminal with 14 gates planned to open in October 2026.
- Airport leaders say the new building will sit farther from the runway to meet FAA safety rules and fix long-standing access and safety concerns.
- The project, budgeted at about $1.2–$1.3 billion, keeps Burbank’s open-air boarding while adding a new TSA checkpoint, a larger concessions hall, and a major parking structure with EV charging.