Rain Will Delay Repairs To Palmer Twp. Sinkhole, PennDOT Says

The Main Street sinkhole in Palmer Township is expected to be repaired by next week, according to transportation authorities.

A file photo of road repairs.
Photo Credit: *Pixabay/Tung Lam*

Mac Bullock

03/28/2024 12:47 p.m.

Officials had previously hoped to patch the hole by Friday, March 29, but "inclement weather has extended the timeline," a PennDOT spokesperson said Thursday.

"Crews continue to pour concrete into the sinkhole," said district press officer Ron Young. "After the concrete is poured, they will place aggregate to make it level with the road in preparation for paving."

PennDOT said all lanes should be open by Monday or Tuesday, April 1 or 2.

Drivers should be cautious on Main Street between State Route 33 and Van Buren Road, they added.

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