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NewsNBC Los Angeles (KNBC) – LocalJuly 17, 2026Los Angeles

Sunset Boulevard expected to reopen this weekend following water main repairs

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is repairing a major water pipe beneath Sunset Boulevard, with the road expected to reopen by the end of the weekend. While temporary repairs will restore traffic flow, a larger, long-term replacement project for the pipe is scheduled for 2031.

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Why It Matters

Residents and commuters in West Hollywood will face temporary road closures on Sunset Boulevard until the end of the weekend while emergency water pipe repairs are completed.

Key Facts

  • Sunset Boulevard is expected to reopen to traffic by the end of the weekend.
  • Crews are replacing a 25-foot section of a major water pipe beneath the road.
  • The damaged area includes a hole approximately 35 feet wide.
  • Welding the pipe repair is estimated to take 16 hours.
  • A long-term project to replace 6.4 miles of the pipe is scheduled to begin in 2031.
  • LADWP aims to replace approximately 250,000 feet of pipe annually across the city.
  • The water main break was detected immediately by an electronic monitoring system.
  • Shutting off the water valves took four hours to prevent additional damage from rapid pressure changes.

Who's Mentioned

locationSunset Boulevard“The site of the water main break and road closure.”organizationNBCLA“The news outlet that interviewed David Hanson.”personDavid Hanson“LADWP Interim General Manager providing updates on the repair process.”organizationLos Angeles Department of Water and Power“The agency responsible for the water pipe repair and infrastructure management.”