The 6th Street Viaduct in Los Angeles, known as the 'Ribbon of Light,' has been plunged into darkness as thieves have stolen miles of copper wiring from its illuminated arches. The cost to repair the lights is estimated at $2.5 million, causing concerns for taxpayers.
Los Angeles built the 600 million 6th street bridge only few years ago. Today the thugs stole all the copper from the bridge leaving it in complete darkness at night. In California, you canβt be jailed for theft. Itβs been decriminalized now. https://t.co/84VvLAheHM
Los Angeles' $600 million "Ribbon of Light" 6th Street Bridge is dark for 6 months due to thieves stealing 6 miles of copper wire. Follow: @AFpost https://t.co/bMcWRf3OWM
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The 6th Street Viaduct, dubbed the βRibbon of Lightβ for its illuminated tilted arches, is now completely in the dark. Thieves have gradually stripped miles of copper wiring from lights on the structure for months. https://t.co/TC7PSYcEVl
When the 6th Street Bridge opened and its 'Ribbon of Light' shined, it was hailed as a love letter to Los Angeles. Now, it's in the dark - the copper wire stripped by thieves. Fixing it could cost the taxpayers about $2.5 million. @Hannahnfry https://t.co/gGKgH6E9QE