A sinkhole has caused the shutdown of one of LaGuardia's two runways, prompting cancellations and delays.
A sinkhole has caused the shutdown of one of LaGuardia's two runways, prompting cancellations and delays. The Port Authority said that at 11 a.m., when officials were conducting a daily morning inspection of LGA's airfield, crews found a sinkhole near Runway 4/22.
This is one of the airport's two runways. Officials shut down the runway and emergency construction and engineering crews arrived on site to make repairs. The airport is currently under a ground delay, with flights departing to LGA delayed an average of 98 minutes.
"Travelers should expect delays and cancellations, particularly with forecast thunderstorms expected later today, and are strongly encouraged to check directly with their airlines for the latest flight status information," Port Authority said. Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo,Driver killed after SUV strikes rear of tanker, engulfing in flames in New Jersey, police say
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