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Large Sinkhole Forces Closure of Eastbound I-80 in New Jersey

A large sinkhole has caused the closure of the eastbound side of Interstate 80 in New Jersey until further notice.
New Jersey's DOT stated that emergency sinkhole repairs are underway.
The sinkhole is located after Exit 34 near mile post 34 in Wharton, Morris County.
Motorists are being directed to take a short detour to return to the interstate.

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Massive sinkhole on the highway - traffic is shut down

A large sinkhole has appeared on I-80 in New Jersey. See the dramatic aerial images of the devastation!

2 months ago·Stockholm, Sweden

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The Epoch Times

Sinkhole in New Jersey Keeps I-80 Closed After Section Collapses Into Abandoned Mine

WHARTON, N.J.—Road crews were repairing a short stretch of Interstate 80 in northern New Jersey on Friday where a sinkhole forced the eastbound lanes to shut down, but it was still unknown when they will reopen. The highway’s guardrail still hung suspended in the air across the gaping 12-meter hole, which opened up when an abandoned mine collapsed under the highway’s right shoulder Thursday morning, according to the New Jersey Department of Tran…

2 months ago·New York, United States

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Fox News

Sinkhole in New Jersey keeps I-80 closed after a section collapses into an abandoned mine – INTELLI.NEWS

Road crews were repairing a short stretch of Interstate 80 in northern New Jersey on Friday where a sinkhole forced the eastbound lanes to shut down, but it was still unknown when they will reopen. MASSIVE SINKHOLE COLLAPSES SOCCER FIELD AT ILLINOIS PARK The highway’s guardrail still hung suspended in the air across the gaping [...]

2 months ago·New York, United States

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WLTReport

Massive Sinkhole Occurs On New Jersey Interstate

A massive sinkhole occurred on Interstate 80 in New Jersey on Friday, causing the eastbound lanes to close. Videos of the sinkhole show the guardrails suspended over a 40-foot-wide hole on the eastbound lane. The sinkhole was caused by an abandoned mine collapsing. Take a look: Massive Sinkhole exposes forgotten tunnelShuts Down I-80 in NJ today A collapsed abandoned tunnel caused a 40-foot-wide sinkhole, forcing detours and extensive repairs. …

2 months ago

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KTLO LLC

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Sinkhole on New Jersey interstate was caused by collapse of abandoned mineshaft

WABC (WHARTON, N.J.) — A sinkhole on a northern New Jersey interstate that’s closed eastbound traffic for over 24 hours was caused by a collapse of abandoned mineshaft, officials said. Interstate 80 eastbound in Wharton is closed and will stay closed until further notice as sinkhole repairs continue, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said on Friday. Crews responded to the 40-foot by 40-foot sinkhole on Thursday morning. The area has be…

2 months ago

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VINnews

Massive Sinkhole Keeps I-80 Eastbound Closed in New Jersey

MORRIS COUNY, NJ – Interstate 80’s eastbound lanes in Wharton, Morris County, New Jersey, remained closed on Friday after a massive 40-by-40-foot sinkhole opened on Thursday near mile post 34, shortly after Exit 34. The sinkhole, which appeared in the shoulder and right lane, has caused significant traffic delays. Crews from the New Jersey Department […]

2 months ago

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