Road crews are repairing a short stretch of road. of Interstate 80 in northern New Jersey on Friday. The sinkhole forced the closure of the eastbound lane. But it is not yet known when it will open again.
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The highway’s guardrail remains suspended in the air across a 12-meter-wide hole that opened when an abandoned mine collapsed beneath the right shoulder of the highway on Thursday morning. According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation,
Road crews are repairing Highway 80 in northern New Jersey. after a sinkhole from an abandoned mine closed the eastbound route (WABC-TV)
The sinkhole forced motorists to take a short route near Wharton, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) west of New York City.
Authorities stabilized the area and began excavation. They will be working around the clock to repair the roads. The Highway Department said on Friday.
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The time the heading lane will be increased depends on how extensive the repairs will be and upcoming weather conditions, the department said. Drivers should expect further delays and use alternative routes.
