Posted on 12/26/2024 1:36:05 PM PST by ChicagoConservative27
A mammoth sinkhole opened along a major New Jersey interstate Thursday morning, closing several lanes and pushing motorists onto local roads to avoid the pit.
The sinkhole — which appeared large enough to swallow several cars — opened on the shoulder of Interstate 80 in Wharton sometime around 7:45 a.m., according to NJ.com.
Construction crews swarmed the area around Exit 34 as they tried to work out a solution to the post-Christmas surprise.
Meanwhile, the state’s Department of Transportation closed the eastbound lanes — leading to a lengthy backup that clogged the highway.
“Motorists should expect delays or plan an alternate route,” a DOT news release said.
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Judging by the shadows of the trees and the shadow along the shoulder, that shoulder has a foot or so rise before sloping to the ditch, which would force the water stay on the paved shoulder. Was there a drain where the hole is? Because if that was a gutter along the edge of the paving, with a storm drain, the water may have been bypassing the drain for a long time, eroding the ground underneath.
New Jersey has a shxthole... Duh the whole step is.
The answer to sinkholes... Bedrock... If you don’t build on it, you will likely sink at some point.
LOL. Florida is where my younger son and his family live. They would agree.
Painting a white line on the pavement seems to have saved the day.
The Mole People are at it again.
Not the stinkhole in question but a lovely one just the same. James Hutton would be proud.
Satan opened an expressway for the Bidens after Jan 20th...
Makes you wonder which local politician owned the land that the interstate was originally built on.
hey now
easy...
you...you...I oughta...
take it back...🙄
Egress point of the Nazi drones from hollow earth?
Why not go with a fully crazy theory. And troll flat earthers at the same time.
Is that Oak Island season 74 when they find another lead cross?
Anyone heard from Chris Christie after he picked up that last load of donuts?
Anyone heard from Chris Christie after he picked up that last load of Spelunkin’ Donuts?
new jersey is the only state that commands right turns at intersections to turn left...
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