I-80 sinkhole repairs continue, roiling daily commute

I-80 sinkhole repairs continue, roiling daily commute

Over the weekend, officials visited Interstate 80 in Morris County after a new sinkhole opened up earlier in the week. Since December, three craters have opened on that section of the roadway in Wharton. The holes stem from old mining shafts under the highway. Officials closed I-80 eastbound in February. This latest sinkhole emerged in the work zone. That lead officials to close I-80 westbound at Exit 34B/Route 15 northbound, out of an abundance…

I-80 eastbound repairs ongoing in Wharton Borough; NJDOT unable to provide exact completion date - WRNJ Radio

WHARTON BOROUGH, NJ (Morris County) – NJDOT crews are continuing proactive drilling and grouting on I-80 eastbound between Exit 34 and the Bridge over Route 15 in Wharton Borough This work, taking place 24 hours a day, is helping to stabilize the roadway and provide a better understanding of the subsurface conditions necessary to design a repair. The department is continuing to explore all available options to restore mobility impacted by the em…