West Hollywood Water Main Repair Progress Sunset Blvd Closed

Crews have made significant progress in repairing a century-old water main that ruptured in West Hollywood last week, though traffic disruptions and water conservation measures remain in place as final work continues. The break occurred at 3 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026, on Sunset Boulevard at Holloway Drive, sending an estimated 17 million gallons of water rushing down streets, flooding underground garages, and damaging or destroying between 150 and 200 vehicles.

The rupture of the 36-inch trunk line, which was built in 1916, created a large sinkhole and forced the closure of a key stretch of Sunset Boulevard. Workers have since cut out a 25-foot damaged section and welded a new pipe into place. Officials with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power said the welding was completed ahead of schedule. The remaining steps involve pressurizing the line, disinfecting it with chlorine, checking for leaks, and testing the water quality before the excavated trench can be filled and the street repaved.

Sunset Boulevard remains closed between Sherbourne Drive and San Vicente Boulevard, with other nearby streets also affected. Officials initially hoped to complete the temporary...