Bishop, CA (March 15, 2023) – As of today, LADWP crews have completed repairing an uncovered concrete section of the Los Angeles Aqueduct (LAA) that was damaged during the major winter storm that hit the Eastern Sierra last week, returning the aqueduct to service. Completion of repairs has allowed crews to stop diverting water through […]
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LADWP Makes Progress on Repairs to Storm-Damaged Los Angeles Aqueduct, Plans for Next Rain Event
Bishop, CA (March 13, 2023) – A crew of 60 LADWP personnel worked around the clock over the weekend making repairs to the seven damaged panels in a lined, uncovered concrete section of the Los Angeles Aqueduct (LAA) north of the Haiwee Complex, two miles south of the town of Olancha. LADWP is working diligently […]
LADWP Crews Begin Repair Work on Storm-Damaged Concrete Walls along LA Aqueduct in Olancha, CA
Bishop, CA (March 11, 2023) – Several sections of the concrete-lined channel of LADWP’s Los Angeles Aqueduct collapsed late Friday night approximately two miles south of the town of Olancha. Due to the intense rains at lower elevations, storm water pooled on the west side of certain sections of the aqueduct channel, eroding the supporting […]
Power System Improvement Project on Highway 168: Notice of Line Street Closures
Fowler Street Power Pole Replacement Project LADWP will be updating its power infrastructure by replacing several aged power poles and upgrading the conductor and transformer located Fowler Street in Bishop, CA. Fowler Street from Line Street to Lagoon Street will be closed to perform this work and for the safety of the LADWP crews and […]
Owens Valley Construction Notice to LADWP Electric Customers: Academy Power Pole Replacement Project
BISHOP CREEK CANAL ROAD CLOSURES
Public Advisory: Severe Flooding and Potential Safety Hazards (January 9, 2023) The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has closed all main access points to Bishop Creek Canal Roads due to severe flooding and road damage in the following areas: Bishop Creek Canal Road – from HWY 395 to Warm Springs Road Ford […]