I-80 Westbound Lanes Reopening in Wharton, NJ After Sinkhole Repair

Highway Reopening Progress

• 🚧 Progress is being made to reopen two westbound lanes of I-80 in Wharton, New Jersey.
• 🚗 The highway has been a nightmare for drivers since a massive sinkhole opened in February, causing thousands of cars and trucks to divert to local roads.

Impact on Local Community

• 🛍️ Local businesses, like Pop's Bagel Shop, experienced a major hit as customers avoided the area due to traffic.
• 💡 With the reopening of eastbound lanes last week and westbound lanes soon, businesses are seeing customers return.

Repair Timeline and Future Outlook

• 🗓️ It has been nearly 4 months since the sinkhole initially shut down the highway, with repairs causing ongoing delays.
• 🛠️ Crews have been working around the clock on repairs.
• 🛣️ The hope is to have all lanes open in both directions by the end of June.