Supreme's Los Angeles store closed this week after a massive water main break. The rupture happened early Thursday morning in West Hollywood, right near Sunset Boulevard.
Water rushed through the streets for hours before crews finally got it under control. That flooding left a large sinkhole right outside the Supreme storefront. Sunset Boulevard remains closed while crews continue working on repairs.
City water officials responded quickly once the break was reported. Several other nearby businesses also had to close as crews assessed the damage. Some parked cars and nearby buildings took on water as well. A few residents reported flooding inside their homes and garages too.
Thankfully, no injuries were reported despite all the chaos in the area. Officials also confirmed that drinking water stayed safe throughout the incident. Right now, there's no clear timeline for when the road will reopen. That means Supreme's closure could stretch on longer than expected. The sinkhole sits directly in front of the store's entrance, making things tricky.
Crews will need to fix both the pipeline and the damaged street. Until that work wraps up, the West Hollywood store will likely stay closed. For now, shoppers in the area should expect delays getting to the store.
Supreme Los Angeles Store Closed
The broken water main dates back roughly 108 years, according to city officials. Aging infrastructure like this remains common throughout parts of Los Angeles.
Once the pipe ruptured, water quickly overwhelmed nearby storm drains and sidewalks. Multiple streets around Sunset and Santa Monica Boulevards also closed as a result. Metro bus lines had to reroute away from the flooded area entirely.
Crews first needed to pump standing water before inspecting the damaged pipeline. Structural engineers are also checking nearby buildings for any foundation issues. Supreme's store sits close enough to the break to be directly affected.
Until repairs finish, foot traffic near the store will likely stay limited. This kind of damage will probably tends to take days, not hours, to resolve.
