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Laurel Canyon Boulevard closed between Valley and West Hollywood
Photo from NBC4 shows home where part of patio became compromised due to recent rains and was at risk of falling down hill, onto Lauren Canyon Boulevard. The heavily traveled commuter route was closed until authorities could assess the situation.
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Location of Laurel Canyon Boulevard closure — between West Gould Avenue and Kirkwood Drive — due to a home's patio being at risk of falling onto the road due to recent rains.
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Commuters who take Laurel Canyon Boulevard between the San Fernando Valley and West Hollywood may need to look for alternative routes Wednesday evening, due to the road being closed between West Gould Avenue and Kirkwood Drive.
The reason for the closure is that part of a home's concrete patio on a hill above the road has become "compromised" due to recent rain, the Los Angeles Fire Department said. There were reports of chunks of concrete and other debris falling onto the road. The home is in the 8100 block of West Gould Avenue.
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Location of Laurel Canyon Boulevard closure — between West Gould Avenue and Kirkwood Drive — due to a home's patio being at risk of falling onto the road due to recent rains.
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