Traffic was being routed away from a West Hollywood street Monday where a 12-inch cast iron water main ruptured, and the roadway may remain closed for another day or so.
The break occurred in the 1200 block of North Formosa Avenue about 4:45 a.m. Sunday, and interrupted service to about two dozen customers, said Terry Schneider of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
There was some street damage, as well as some personal property damage due to flooding, according to Schneider.
Water service was restored about 6:45 p.m. Sunday, and a “slurry” compound was used to fill in the excavation, the LADWP reported.
However, the compound must cure before the roadway surface can be repaired, and the street could remain closed until Tuesday night or Wednesday morning, according to the LADWP and the sheriff’s department.
— City News Service