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‘Massive Void’ Found Beneath Route 80 — Emergency Repairs Could Take A While ‘Massive Void’ Found Beneath Route 80 — Emergency Repairs Could Take A While
‘Massive Void’ Found Beneath Route 80 — Emergency Repairs Could Take A While A massive underground void has been discovered beneath Route 80 eastbound in Wharton, throwing a wrench into repair plans and forcing an emergency road closure, officials said. NJDOT crews were already working to fix a road depression spotted on Feb. 10 when testing revealed a large, unexpected cavity under the center lane of Route 80 east near Exit 34. ALSO SEE: Again? Sinkhole Reopens On Route 80 In Wharton The good news? Route 80 westbound is stable, NJDOT Commissioner Fran O’Connor said. "The bad news is a significant void was identified underneath the center lane of I-80 eas…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Route 80 Sinkhole: Highway Remains Closed Day Later Route 80 Sinkhole: Highway Remains Closed Day Later
Route 80 Sinkhole: Highway Remains Closed Day Later A stretch of Route 80 remains closed Friday, Dec. 27, the day after a sinkhole opened forcing multiple closures and delays. According to the NJDOT site, the sinkhole is in the eastbound lanes near Exit 34 in Wharton. #BreakingNews: A #sinkhole is halting traffic on I-80 in Morris County as crews make emergency repairs - https://t.co/MO3jT4W3Hx#NewJersey pic.twitter.com/yjEhuc4mKI — News12NJ (@News12NJ) December 26, 2024 All lanes were closed as of Friday morning. The following detours are in place until further notice: Motorists on I-80 eastbound are being directed to take Exit…

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by Sam Barron