Motorists traveling eastbound along a stretch of the highway in Morris County were advised to expect delays or plan an alternate route.
A monster sinkhole opened up along Interstate 80 in Morris County on Thursday morning, causing an emergency response and traffic delays.
The eastbound side of the highway was closed around 7:45 a.m. as construction crews responded to the hole, located near the Exit 34 ramp to Route 15, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said.“Motorists should expect delays or plan an alternate route,” a department news release advised, as crews continue to evaluate the situation and design a repair.
Images shared by commuters on social media showed a large section of the lane closest to the outside guardrail collapsed into the hole, steam rising into the air. No injuries were immediately reported. A timeline on the repair work was not immediately announced, with the department saying weather and “other factors” might impact construction.Officials ID company that caused foul smell, taste in N.J. drinking waterThank you for relying on us to provide the local news you can trust. Please consider supporting NJ.com with a voluntary subscription.
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