Copper theft and graffiti issues on the 6th Street Bridge continue to afflict the one-time Los Angeles showpiece.
The replacement bridge, equipped with a state-of-the-art lighting system, opened to much fanfare in 2022, but the once dubbed “Ribbon of Light” has since gone dark.
“Our Sixth Street Bridge in Los Angeles no longer lights up at night and it is covered with graffiti. Thieves repeatedly steal the copper wiring and have left the bridge in the dark. Patrol has been increased and graffiti removal requested,” Los Angeles Police Commander Lillian L. Carranza posted on X last week.
Carranza added that fixing the issues, including copper wire theft, street takeover, graffiti, lack of lighting and the need for ongoing funding, would require a “multi-layered, community-focused approach.”…