Road crews were repairing a short section of Highway 80 Northern New Jersey Friday as a sinkhole forced the eastbound lanes to close, but it is still unknown when they will reopen.
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The highway guardrail still hung in the air across the 40-foot (12-meter) wide gap, which opened when a truck exploded. Deserted It collapsed under the right shoulder of the interstate Thursday morning, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
Road crews are repairing Interstate 80 in northern New Jersey after an abandoned mine collapse closed the eastbound lanes. (WABC-TV)
The hole forced motorists to make a short detour near Wharton, which is about 40 miles (64 kilometers) west of Wharton. New York City.
Crews stabilized the area and began excavation work. The Highways Department said on Friday that they will work around the clock to repair the road.
The timing of operating the eastbound lanes depends on the extent of repairs and the upcoming weather, the administration said. Drivers should continue to expect delays and use alternate routes.
