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NewsTelemundo 52 — LocalJuly 16, 2026Los Angeles

Major Water Main Break Floods West Hollywood Neighborhood

A 36-inch water main burst in West Hollywood early Thursday morning, causing significant flooding, sinkholes, and road closures along the Sunset Strip. Emergency crews and utility workers are currently managing the site, with no evacuations ordered yet.

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Why It Matters

Residents and commuters in West Hollywood face ongoing road closures and potential service disruptions while utility crews repair a high-pressure water system.

Key Facts

  • A 36-inch diameter water main burst near Palm Avenue and Harratt Street in West Hollywood.
  • The incident was reported at 3:55 a.m. on Thursday.
  • Water flow was stopped by 7 a.m. following a gradual valve closure process.
  • The break caused sinkholes and flooded local garages.
  • Sunset Boulevard is closed eastbound between Larrabee Street and Sherbourne Drive.
  • Holloway Drive is closed eastbound between Sunset Boulevard and Westmount Drive.
  • Santa Monica Boulevard is closed eastbound between San Vicente Boulevard and Hancock Drive.
  • Larrabee Street, Palm Avenue, and Hancock Avenue are closed in both directions between Sunset and Santa Monica Boulevards.
  • Metro bus lines 16 and 105 are being diverted due to the road closures.
  • No residents have been evacuated as of the time of the report, though it remains a possibility.
  • LADWP is managing the repair of the high-pressure system.

Who's Mentioned

organizationLAFD“Provided information on the incident.”other16“Affected Metro bus line.”organizationLAFCD“Reported the location of the break.”other105“Affected Metro bus line.”personAakom Katon“Spokesperson for the LAFD.”locationWest Hollywood“Location of the water main break.”organizationMetro“Public transit agency diverting bus lines.”personDilan Calderón“Witness to the pipe burst.”organizationLADWP“Utility company managing the repairs.”organizationTelemundo 52“News outlet that received updates from LADWP.”locationSunset Strip“Area affected by the flooding.”