LINK BACK TO: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/new-jersey/interstate-80-sinkhole-impacts-new-jersey-traffic-during-holiday-week/6086006/ Monster sinkhole opens along major New Jersey interstate, leading to closures and traffic delays A sinkhole on I-80 in New Jersey is causing delays and detours Thursday as crews work to plan repairs. The sinkhole opened on Interstate 80 eastbound in Wharton in Morris County. The state Department of Transportation is warning motorists to expect delays through the area and to consider alternate routes. "At approximately 7:45 a.m. today, Thursday, December 26, I-80 eastbound was closed after Exit 34 in Wharton, near mile post 34, due to a sinkhole in the right shoulder encroaching the right lane," NJDOT said in a statement. The agency is working to design a repair, but in the meanwhile, drivers are being detoured onto Route 15/Wharton/Dover/Sparta.
A mammoth sinkhole opened along a major New Jersey interstate Thursday morning, closing several lanes and pushing motorists onto local roads to avoid the pit.
The sinkhole — which appeared large enough to swallow several cars — opened on the shoulder of Interstate 80 in Wharton sometime around 7:45 a.m., according to NJ.com.
Construction crews swarmed the area around Exit 34 as they tried to work out a solution to the post-Christmas surprise.
Meanwhile, the state’s Department of Transportation closed the eastbound lanes — leading to a lengthy backup that clogged the highway.
“Motorists should expect delays or plan an alternate route,” a DOT news release said.
Authorities did not report any injuries, the outlet said.
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