NJ I-80 Sinkhole: Eastbound Lanes Closed for Up to 8 Weeks After Third Collapse

I-80 Sinkhole Causes Major Delays

• ⚠️ A new sinkhole has opened on Eastbound I-80 in Wharton, New Jersey, potentially closing lanes for an additional six to eight weeks.
• 🚗 This is the third sinkhole to occur on I-80 in recent months, significantly impacting drivers in Morris County.

Cause of the Sinkholes

• ⛏️ The sinkholes are attributed to the collapse of abandoned mines located beneath the roadway.
• 🏗️ The latest incident occurred during a drilling operation on Wednesday, creating a 15x20 foot gaping hole.

Official Response and Mitigation Efforts

• 🛣️ New Jersey Department of Transportation officials, including Transportation Secretary Shawn Duffy and Governor Phil Murphy, visited the site.
• 🚆 NJ Transit is offering a 50% discount on the Morris Essex line starting Monday to encourage commuters to use public transportation.
• ❓ Relief for local business owners impacted by the closures is still under consideration.