Century-old water main bursts on Sunset Strip, flooding West Hollywood and closing Sunset Boulevard
TL;DR
A ruptured 110-year-old trunk line beneath Sunset Boulevard on the West Hollywood Strip released about 17 million gallons of water, creating a sinkhole and shutting Sunset Boulevard for days while damaging vehicles in underground garages; crews plan to weld in a new 25-foot segment and replace the old pipe, with reopening hoped for in the coming days, highlighting aging Los Angeles water infrastructure.
- West Hollywood rupture was L.A.’s worst in years: 17 million gallons spilled, Sunset Boulevard closed for days Los Angeles Times
- West Hollywood pipe break spotlights LADWP's lagging pipe‑replacement pace ABC7 Los Angeles
- LADWP Crews Make Significant Progress Overnight Responding to West Hollywood Water Main Incident – 10 AM July 17, 2026 LADWP News
- Two men fall into sinkhole after West Hollywood water main break KTLA
- ‘Zero tolerance' criminals in West Hollywood as water main repair continues NBC Los Angeles
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