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LADWP: Sunset Boulevard on track to reopen tonight following West Hollywood water main repairs
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by FOX 11 Digital Team , FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
LADWP expects to reopen a closed section of Sunset Boulevard by late Friday evening after repairing a secondary pinhole leak on the 36-inch water main.
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The planned reopening of Sunset Boulevard tonight will come as a relief to commuters and businesses in the area, who have had to navigate detours and disruptions since the water main leak was discovered. The swift action by LADWP to repair the secondary pinhole leak on the 36-inch water main has helped minimize the impact on traffic and daily life in the community. As the road reopens, attention will turn to ensuring that the rest of the city's water infrastructure is similarly maintained to prevent future disruptions. The incident serves as a test of the city's emergency response systems and its ability to respond quickly to unexpected events, and residents will be watching to see how the city learns from this experience to improve its preparedness for future incidents. Tonight's reopening is a welcome return to normal for the community.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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