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West Hollywood water main repairs delayed as crews test new pipe, road closures remain

Crews repairing the century-old water main that burst in West Hollywood this week have made significant progress, but officials say they can no longer guarantee that Sunset Boulevard will reopen in time for Monday's morning commute. The massive water main rupture early Thursday morning sent million...

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The headline split KTLA5 (Nexstar, Los Angeles) frames it as "West Hollywood water main repairs delayed as crews test new pipe, road closures remain". KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles frames it as "Crews replace 25-foot section of pipe after massive water main break flooded West Hollywo...".
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KTLA5 (Nexstar, Los Angeles)News report · Jul 18, 9:08 PM

West Hollywood water main repairs delayed as crews test new pipe, road closures remain

Crews repairing the century-old water main that burst in West Hollywood this week have made significant progress, but officials say they can no longer guarantee that Sunset Boulevard will r...

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A portion of NM-528 remains closed in Rio Rancho due to water main break

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A free water distribution event was held at Fire Rescue Station #7 on Rockaway Boulevard Northeast for anyone who has been affected by the water main break.

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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Jul 19, 12:38 AM

Crews replace 25-foot section of pipe after massive water main break flooded West Hollywood

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A new section of pipeline has been installed in West Hollywood, replacing a 25-foot damaged section that ruptured, flooding busy streets on Thursday.

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