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Morena Boulevard Sinkhole Repairs Near Completion With Partial Reopening Set Tonight

Local shops report multi-day closures, with claims filed for lost revenue.

Overview

  • City updates say two southbound lanes and one northbound lane on Morena Boulevard are scheduled to reopen around 6 p.m., with Sherman Street still closed.
  • Officials indicated a full reopening could come Wednesday evening if remaining work finishes as anticipated.
  • The sinkhole formed after an 8-inch water main broke early Jan. 15 at Morena Boulevard and Napa/Sherman Street.
  • SDG&E temporarily shut power and gas lines so crews could safely access and repair the underground pipe, causing outages for nearby businesses.
  • Tio Leo's reopened Tuesday after a five-day shutdown that wiped out MLK weekend revenue, and the city says business-loss claims are reviewed case by case without guaranteed reimbursement.