Overview

• LADWP said a 16-inch water main ruptured around 2:30 a.m., triggering a sinkhole at North Venice Boulevard and Canal Street.
• Crews worked through the day to stabilize the roadway and fix the pipe, with the utility targeting completion in the late afternoon or evening.
• It was not immediately clear when full water service would be restored, according to local reports.
• Road closures were in place, including along Venice between Alberta Avenue and Canal Street, and drivers were urged to avoid the area.
• More than 30 homes lost water service and no damage to cars or homes was reported.