LADWP Will Begin Alphabet Streets Undergrounding in 2027
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power scheduled line undergrounding in the Alphabet Streets for early 2027.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Utilities
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The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power announced it will begin undergrounding electrical lines in the Alphabet Streets neighborhood of Pacific Palisades in early 2027. This work is a component of a larger three-part infrastructure effort currently underway.
Why it matters
The project serves as a key initiative to modernize local power infrastructure in the Palisades. By moving lines underground, the department aims to improve reliability and grid resilience for the neighborhood.
The effort is structured as a series of 3 interconnected infrastructure projects managed by the utility. The scope includes upcoming capacity increases for the Sunset Boulevard distribution station alongside the neighborhood line work.
The players
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
This municipal utility provides water and electricity services to residents across the city of Los Angeles.
Pacific Palisades Community Council
This representative body serves as a liaison between the local community and city government agencies.
The details
The utility confirmed the timeline following discussions with residents on October 3, 2026, and a presentation to the Pacific Palisades Community Council on October 8, 2026. The broader plan involves corridor work along Sunset Boulevard, with those specific upgrades expected to finish by late 2027.
Timeline
December 2025: LADWP provided a written commitment to perform undergrounding in the Palisades.
October 3, 2026: LADWP held a meeting with residents of the Alphabet Streets.
October 8, 2026: The utility confirmed the 2027 project timeline during a community council meeting.
Mid-November 2026: Additional neighborhood meetings may be held regarding future expansions.
Early 2027: Construction begins for the undergrounding of lines in the Alphabet Streets.
Market Landscape
The project follows a documented utility trend of shifting overhead lines underground to mitigate local power risks and improve grid reliability. This investment positions the department to modernize its aging distribution network against the broader industry push for hardening critical infrastructure.
Residents in the Alphabet Streets should anticipate upcoming construction activities that may affect local traffic and utility access patterns. The utility will host further outreach sessions to keep affected homeowners informed about the progression of these neighborhood improvements.
The takeaway
Reliability upgrades often require significant coordination and multi-year planning cycles between residents and public utilities. Homeowners in the affected area can best prepare by attending upcoming informational meetings to understand specific project impacts on their local streets.
What happens next
The utility may hold additional neighborhood meetings in mid-November 2026 to discuss further expansions of the infrastructure plan.
Further reading
Learn more about local grid improvements by visiting the Utilities section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Palisadian-Post.
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