A sinkhole in Philadelphia caused by a ruptured water main has closed a street for repairs, disrupting businesses and residents. The incident highlights the challenges of aging infrastructure and the impact of unexpected events on local communities.
A massive sinkhole opened in a Hunting Park roadway just moments after a SEPTA bus passed over a buckling section of the street. Work continues to repair the sinkhole, which created a 10-foot void. While the main has since been repaired, crews remain on the scene fixing the sewer in this location, which was damaged by the water that gushed from the ruptured main.
Benjamin Perez said he's glad no one was injured, but his block has been closed off to traffic ever since, and that's causing all kinds of problems. 'They haven't told us anything. Now, the garbage is piling up, going on two weeks now. It's just terrible,' he said. As a result of this block being blocked off, Memo Ramirez said customers are having a hard time getting their vehicles to his business, G & J Auto Care. 'That's really stressful because nobody comes to ask how long it's gonna take to fix the road. So, for business, it's really bad,' Ramirez said. As for when the repairs will be complete, the Philadelphia Water Department said in a statement, in part, 'There is no current timeline for restoring the roadway. Motorists should follow posted signs.
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