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When will Sunset Boulevard reopen? Here's what we know about filling the massive hole

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times - California · July 21, 2026 · 1 min read

There are about 547 miles of trunk line underground across the city of Los Angeles, much of which is nearing the end of its useful life and will need to be replaced. Here's the latest with the repairs underneath Sunset Boulevard.

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Category: local · Published: July 21, 2026 · Source: Los Angeles Times - California · Reading time: 1 min

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Original reporting	Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times - California
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When will Sunset Boulevard reopen? Here's what we know about filling the massive hole

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