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WeHo's Sunset Blvd. still closed as crews continue replacing water pipe on day 4
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by City News Service , NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 19, 2026
· 5 min read
Department of Water and Power crews have made “significant progress” replacing the broken section of a 110-year-old water pipe that sent 17 million gallons of water into the streets of West Hollywood , but a major section of Sunset Boulevard might not be open in time for Monday morning’s commute,...
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Key takeaway Workers cut and removed a 25-foot-long piece of ruptured pipe and set the replacement segment into place, with welders working overnight to put in the new 3-foot diameter steel pipe.
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Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
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