Nj sinkhole: Eastbound I-80 in Wharton, New Jersey closed for emergencies

On February 11, 2025By Littum

WHARTON, New Jersey (WABC) – Eastbound Lanes of Interstate 80 in Wharon, New Jersey, has been closed as emergency people are working to repair a potentially recurring swallowing hole.

The move comes when the Ministry of Transport decides whether the same sink hole from December returns.

Concerns for the hole were bred around 1 p.m. 06.45 Monday when a depression was discovered in the middle of the track. The reason for the span in the roadway is not determined.

NJDOT says the roadway in Wharon will remain closed so far and advise motorists to expect delays and to use alternative routes.

Traffic is currently being redirected to exit 34, but the agency suggests drivers use exit 28 to Route 46 or Route 10 as alternatives.

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