Repair crews worked around the clock to stabilize and repair a 40-foot-by-40-foot sinkhole on I-80 east in Wharton, New Jersey. The heavily-traveled route is expected to reopen on Monday, if the weather cooperates.
An aerial photo taken Friday shows progress the state Department of Transportation crews made filling in a sinkhole that closed the shoulder and part of the right lane on I-80 east in Wharton.took out the right lane of Interstate 80 in Morris County, resulting in massive traffic jams and winding detours, the heavily-traveled route is expected to reopen.
Repair crews worked around the clock through the weekend to stabilize and repair the sinkhole despite wet weather, officials said. Aerial photos taken Friday showed the sinkhole filled and the road surface milled down to soil in preparation for repaving. The giant sinkhole took out the entire shoulder and right lane of the busy state highway. No injuries were reported.What detours can motorists take?
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