Another Sinkhole Closes 2 Lanes — This Time On Route 287
- A new sinkhole, measuring 15 feet by 15 feet, has appeared on I-80 near Exit 34 in Wharton, New Jersey, resulting in a full highway closure.
- Both the eastbound and westbound lanes of I-80 are now closed due to the sinkhole's formation and concerns about roadway stability.
- According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation, underground voids from closed mines cause recurring sinkholes in the area.
- Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency on March 8 to obtain federal funding for roadway repairs.
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Massive sinkhole with eerie cause closes highway - it'll bring MONTHS of chaos
A GIANT sinkhole has wreaked havoc on a major highway, shutting down a crucial stretch of an interstate for months. The 15-foot-wide crater opened up in the median of the busy road on Wednesday, forcing authorities to close the westbound lanes. Fox WeatherA massive sinkhole has shut down a key section of I-80 near Wharton, New Jersey, with the westbound lanes closed for months[/caption] Fox WeatherThe latest sinkhole on I-80 is part of an ongoin…
'Happy Sinkhole De Mayo": Route 80 dilemma dominates mayor's meeting in Roxbury
ROXBURY TWP. - Doing their best to focus on things other than that great big hole(s) in the middle of Route 80, several municipal leaders met for a "Meet The Mayors" breakfast with the Roxbury Area Chamber of Commerce at…
New sinkhole on I-80 prompts closures, traffic: NJ DOT
WHARTON, N.J. (PIX11) – New Jersey transportation officials say another crater has opened up on I-80 near the site of ongoing repairs for a sinkhole that gave way last month. The new 15-foot-by-15-foot sinkhole opened in the median of the eastbound work zone, officials said. Officials closed and detoured I-80 westbound at Exit 34B/Route 15 North. More Local News “We are in the process of evaluating the situation,” NJDOT officials said Wedn…
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