Third Sinkhole Erupts on Interstate 80 in New Jersey: What You Need to Know
On March 8, 2023, a sinkhole measuring 15 feet by 15 feet opened up in a median work zone on eastbound I-80 in Wharton, Morris County, at approximately 5 p.m. This latest incident follows two others, ...
Route 80 sinkholes put a spotlight on New Jersey's 588 abandoned mines
The Sterling Mine, the last operating mine in New Jersey, suspended large-scale commercial mining operations in 1986. Since ...
Route 80 Shutdown in Wharton: Navigating the Aftermath of Sinkholes
As of the latest reports, the New Jersey State Police confirmed that all westbound lanes on Route 80 have been shut down, with traffic diverted to Route 15 north. This closure follows the discovery of ...
I-80 sinkhole update: Westbound lanes could reopen in 5 weeks; eastbound in 7 weeks
Sinkhole repairs on Interstate 80 eastbound in Wharton will continue for approximately seven weeks, and the significant void ...
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Sinkholes Close Key NJ Interstate-80 As Officials Seek Solutions, Funding
Three recent large voids on heavily traveled highway caused by closed 18th century iron mines have led state to seek federal ...
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I-80 sinkhole update: Westbound lanes could reopen in 5 weeks; eastbound in 7 weeks
Sinkhole repairs on Interstate 80 eastbound in Wharton will continue ... according to the latest update from the New Jersey Department of Transportation on Friday. A significant void was found ...
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I-80 sinkhole repairs continue, roiling daily commute
Since December, three craters have opened on a section of the roadway in Morris County, prompting the involvement of federal, local and state officials. The holes stem from old mining shafts under the ...