water main
Coverage of water main in the Nexus archive.
- West Hollywood main break: Sunset Boulevard reopens to traffic after weeklong closure
Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood reopened after being closed for over a week due to a ruptured water main. The closure and subsequent repair work lasted just over seven days.
- Scramble to plug 3rd burst LA water main as crews finally seal major sinkhole
A water main exploded for the third time in a week in Los Angeles, flooding the streets and creating a major sinkhole, which crews have now sealed.
- Sunset Boulevard expected to reopen late Friday following water leak
Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood is expected to reopen late Friday after crews completed repairs following a water main break that spilled an estimated 17 million gallons of water a week earlier.
- Sunset Boulevard expected to reopen late Friday following water leak
Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood is expected to reopen late Friday after crews completed repairs on a broken water main that caused approximately 17 million gallons of water to spill a week earlier.
- GLWA announces $81M water main improvement plans
The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) has announced an $81 million plan to improve a major water main that has broken four times in the past seven years, leading to flooding, traffic delays, and ongoing construction. The aging pipe, located 10 to 15 feet underground, has been a significant issue requiring repeated repairs.
- Residents and businesses remain affected by West Hollywood water main break
Residents and businesses in West Hollywood are still affected four days after a water main rupture caused flooding and a sinkhole near Sunset Boulevard and Holloway Drive. Officials have not provided an estimated repair timeline, and the damage has flooded homes and businesses.
- West Hollywood water main repairs delayed as crews test new pipe, road closures remain
Crews repairing a century-old water main in West Hollywood are delaying Sunset Boulevard's reopening due to testing new pipe, with road closures persisting. The rupture caused flooding in homes and streets.
- 'Significant progress' made on ruptured WeHo water main. Sunset Strip remains closed
Repair crews made progress replacing a 100-year-old ruptured water main in WeHo, but Sunset Boulevard remains closed near the spill site. The new steel pipe was installed overnight Friday into Saturday.
- Richmond's water main to return to service after broken pipe caused water pressure issues
Richmond is repairing a 36-inch water main that broke earlier this month, causing water pressure issues for some residents. The city is nearing completion of the repairs.
- Stretch of Sunset Boulevard closed indefinitely as crews repair ruptured water main
Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood is closed indefinitely due to a ruptured water main. Crews are repairing the water main and road after a major trunk line rupture on Thursday.
- Stretch of Sunset Boulevard closed indefinitely as crews repair ruptured water main
Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood remains closed indefinitely as crews repair a ruptured water main and road damage caused by a major trunk line rupture that occurred Thursday.
- WATCH: Massive water main break wreaks havoc in West Hollywood
A massive water main break in West Hollywood flooded Sunset Boulevard and nearby streets, submerging cars and creating a giant sinkhole. Officials noted the 100-year-old pipe may require significant time to repair.
- Crews working to repair broken water main in Richmond after pressure issues
Crews are repairing a broken water main in Richmond, which caused residents to lose water pressure on Friday. The repair work is ongoing as of the article's publication.
- Portion of downtown Franklin to close for water project
The city of Franklin is closing Third Avenue South between Church Street and the Square from June 15 to June 17 for water main construction. The project involves connecting a new service line to the existing water main, with crews working 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The city acknowledges potential frustrations and asks for public patience.
- Water mains blast showers cars and passers-by near historic nursery rhyme landmark - forcing Thames Water apology and road closure
A water main explosion near a historic nursery rhyme landmark caused disruptions, leading to a Thames Water apology and road closure. The incident showered cars and pedestrians in the area.