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‘Century Crunch’

The "Century Crunch," as it has come to be known, has Century Boulevard closed for 57 hours as crews work to demolish an old bridge at Aviation near LAX.

The “Century Crunch,” as it has come to be known, has Century Boulevard closed for 57 hours as crews work to demolish an old bridge at Aviation near LAX.  (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

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Four weeks after being coined, the “Century Crunch” road closures near Los Angeles International Airport are nearly history. And for all its poetic portentousness, the crunch was a breeze.

'Century Crunch'

An old bridge on Century Boulevard at Aviation near Los Angeles International Airport is being demolished to make way for a new light-rail station servicing the Crenshaw line.  (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

'Century Crunch'

Airport traffic officer Cynthia Cole directs cars on Century Boulevard during the “Century Crunch” near LAX.  (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

'Century Crunch'

Traffic at LAX is lighter than normal during the “Century Crunch,” after transportation officials warned drivers of potential jams during the 57-hour closure of Century Boulevard.  (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

'Century Crunch'

A worker hoses down debris to control dust as crews demolish an old bridge on Century Boulevard at Aviation. In all, 300,000 cubic yards of steel and concrete will be removed.   (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

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