Sunset

Back in the day, things moved slowly on Sunset Blvd.  Although headlines in articles appearing last night suggested that the water main was almost fixed, a careful reading suggests it might be quite awhile before the street around UCLA reopens and there is at least slow traffic.

Articles:
http://www.losangelesregister.com/articles/damaged-602904-water-crews.html
http://www.sacbee.com/2014/08/02/6600109/burst-pipe-repairs-near-completion.html

That means that traffic on Wilshire will be heavier than ever.  However, because of the current Middle East situation, there are periodic demonstrations around the Federal Building on that street:
http://dailybruin.com/2014/08/02/arrests-made-at-pro-palestine-protest-in-westwood/

In any event, it doesn't appear that Sunset Boulevard* is quite ready for its close up:

 

*http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0043014/