Categories: California News

Sinkhole opens in Venice after water main break

Crews are working to repair a water main break and a roadway in Los Angeles after a large sinkhole developed in Venice Tuesday morning.

The 16-inch water main broke around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday and was not expected to be repaired until the late afternoon or early evening, according to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.

Crews worked to repair a sinkhole that developed in los angeles’ venice neighborhood on oct. 7, 2025. (ktla)

The water main break resulted in more than 30 homes losing water service and caused significant damage to North Venice Boulevard.

Roads were closed in the immediate vicinity of the sinkhole, including along Venice between Alberta Avenue and Canal Street.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued a brief statement Tuesday afternoon on social media that encouraged Angelenos to avoid the area to allow for crews to continue repairs unimpeded.

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