ARLETA, Calif. – A quarter-mile stretch in Arleta has been closed to traffic due to pavement disruption caused by soil erosion at the site of an excavation project.
Natural gas utility workers near the Pacoima Diversion flood control channel asked the Los Angeles Fire Department to investigate sudden soil erosion and pavement disruption below the roadway in the 13200 block of Branford Street at 5:14 p.m. Monday, the LAFD said.
Hi, Caltrans is aware of it and reinspected the site, and there is no danger to the public. It is damage from our last series of storms, and Caltrans will repair it. It was covered with plastic which now is missing, so it will be covered again. Thanks for reaching out to us!
— Caltrans District 7 (@CaltransDist7) January 31, 2023
Officials said the damage appeared minimal and did not cause any injuries or structure damage in the residential neighborhood. The LAFD closed a quarter-mile stretch of Branford Street between Arleta Avenue and Beachy Avenue “until personnel from the city’s Department of Public Works can work with utility officials to determine a cause and resolution for the issue.”
Reopening of the roadway will be determined by L.A. Department of Transportation officials, according to the fire department.
In the city of Compton, erosion is visible under a closed portion of Artesia Blvd. that has been closed for close to two years. The City doesn’t expect for it to be repaired until 2024.
2UrbanGirls contributed to this report.
