Police bomb squad investigates 'potentially suspicious item' near LAX
Los Angeles Police Department officers are investigating a "potentially suspicious item" in the area of Sepulveda Boulevard and the 105 Freeway near LAX.
The investigation began around 5:50 p.m. Wednesday. A bomb squad was deployed to investigate the item.
The ramp from Sepulveda Boulevard to the eastbound 105 is closed for the investigation, and westbound traffic on the freeway traveling to LAX is being diverted onto North Nash Street.
The LAX Airport tweeted that traffic is being impacted in both directions during the investigation. Officials urged people to avoid the area and use alternative routes for an undisclosed amount of time.
Around 6:50 p.m. the airport tweeted an update that police had determined the item was not a threat and the roads would be opening again shortly.
Due to a police investigation into a potentially suspicious item traffic is being impacted at Sepulveda and the 105 in both directions. Please avoid that area and use alternative routes until clear. We will provide updates.
— LAX Airport (@flyLAXairport) May 4, 2022