If your daily commute takes you through West Hollywood, it is time to plan an alternate route.
Major roadway restoration work is officially underway at the bustling intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Holloway Drive.
Following the massive LADWP water main break back in July 2026, crews patched the road with temporary paving just to get traffic moving again. Now, it is time for the permanent fix.
Contractors started the heavy lifting on Monday, October 19, and the work will stretch all the way through Thursday, November 12.
What commuters need to know
The city is warning drivers to expect lane closures, traffic shifts, and strict turning restrictions around the Sunset and Holloway intersection.
During most of the construction, you will not be able to cross the street through the intersection. Crucially, the movement from westbound Holloway Drive to westbound Sunset Boulevard is completely restricted.
The good news? At least one lane of travel will remain open in each direction during all phases of the project. Still, you should absolutely allow for extra travel time or avoid the area entirely if you can.
The step-by-step construction schedule
LADWP will tackle the intersection in several phases to replace both the bus pads and the asphalt. Here is the tentative timeline:
1. Westbound bus pad replacement
Crews are working from Monday, October 19 at 7 a.m. through Friday, October 23 at 7 p.m.
2. Eastbound bus pad replacement
Work resumes Sunday, October 25 at 9 a.m. to Thursday, October 29 at 7 p.m. It picks up again from Sunday, November 1 to Monday, November 2. Luckily, intersection crossing restrictions will be paused during this specific phase.
3. Westbound asphalt replacement
Expect daytime work from Tuesday, November 3 through Thursday, November 5, running from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.
4. Full asphalt replacement
Crews will pave both directions on Sunday, November 8 (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and Monday, November 9 (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.).
5. Eastbound asphalt replacement
The final stretch of paving happens Tuesday, November 10 and Thursday, November 12, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The City of West Hollywood urges everyone to slow down and follow the posted traffic signs.
If you need more information, you can track real-time updates directly on the city’s water main break portal.
