US EditionI-80 Lanes Reopening Soon As Crews Continue Sinkhole Repairs
- Two lanes of Interstate 80 eastbound in Morris County near Wharton are expected to reopen on May 21 amid ongoing sinkhole repairs.
- The closures began in December after an abandoned mineshaft collapse beneath I-80 triggered multiple sinkholes and lane shutdowns.
- Separate crews work around the clock on both eastbound and westbound lanes while officials provide online updates, detours, and travel times to mitigate congestion.
- NJDOT reported that repairs are being accelerated by two teams operating simultaneously on the eastbound and westbound sides, with full road functionality anticipated by June 25, weather permitting.
- The reopening will ease traffic delays affecting local communities and highlights ongoing infrastructure maintenance needs to prevent future disruptions.
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‘The entire shoulder seems to have collapsed’: New videos show initial response to sinkhole on I-80 in New Jersey
New Jersey State Police (MORRIS COUNTY, NJ) — Drivers riding on Interstate 80 spotted an unexpected present the morning after last Christmas — a sinkhole just feet away from where cars were passing by in suburban New Jersey. “Look at how far it goes under there,” a man says in police video footage obtained by ABC News on Friday. “They may have to shut the whole [expletive] road down.” It was a prediction that turned out to be true. Ever since th…
I-80 Lanes Reopening Soon As Crews Continue Sinkhole Repairs
I-80 Sinkhole Repairs: 2 Lanes Reopening Soon, Officials Say - Parsippany, NJ - Residents of western Morris County have been coping with delays and traffic since several sinkholes damaged parts of Interstate 80.
Morris County Reopens I-80 Following Sewer Basin Collapse That Caused Road Closure and Traffic Jams – Knowhere News
Morris County drivers and commuters got a big relief today as Interstate 80 (I-80) finally reopened after being shut down due to a sewer basin collapse. The closure caused major traffic jams and delays, frustrating many who depend on this busy highway every day. But after quick and careful repairs, the road is now open again, allowing traffic to flow smoothly once more. The problem started when a sewer basin underneath the highway collapsed unex…
Sinkhole repair causing delays for travelers on I-15 near Roy
Drivers heading south towards Salt Lake City can expect to see a backup for the next couple of hours as crews work to repair a sinkhole in I-15. According to Utah Highway Patrol, two right lanes of southbound I-15 are closed due to the repairs. This is happening just south of where I-15 intersects with West 5600 South. Utah Department of Transportation officials are on the scene and they expect to fully reopen the road in the coming hours.
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