Part of Route 80 is closed in Rockaway, and, this time, it's not a sinkhole

NJ section of I-80 collapses but it’s ‘not a sinkhole,’ officials say

Another section of Interstate 80 through New Jersey collapsed on Monday, but the latest problem is “not a sinkhole,” according to the state’s transportation department. A hole opened up on the highway around 5 p.m. Monday, closing two eastbound lanes and the shoulder, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said in a press release. The latest hole was caused by a collapsed sewer basin, according to NJDOT. It was located near Exit 37 of the h…

Part of Route 80 is closed in Rockaway, and, this time, it's not a sinkhole

ROCKAWAY – Two eastbound left lanes of sinkhole-plagued Route 80 near Exit 37 were closed for emergency repairs beginning at 5 p.m. Monday, May 12, because of a collapsed sewer basin — not a sinkhole — according to the state.

Two eastbound lanes closed on Route 80 in Rockaway by collapsed sewer basin

There are more troubles for travelers on Interstate 80 in Morris County, but it is not another sinkhole this time.