Main St. Closed In Royal Oak Due To Massive Sinkhole [PHOTOS]

ROYAL OAK (WWJ) -- Motorists are being told to avoid the area of 12 Mile Rd. and Main St. in Royal Oak after a sizable sinkhole opened up in the middle of the road.

The sinkhole opened up on northbound Main on Friday afternoon.

WWJ's Lance Howard was over the scene in Chopper 950.

"We've got a huge sinkhole, huge, we're talking 15 by 15 feet or better," Howard said. "As a result, Main Street northbound is completely blocked, you cannot get past 12 Mile Road, you're forced to east or west on 12 Mile."

Consumers Energy said the cave-in damaged the gas line underneath. A nearby National Coney Island had to be evacuated after a strong smell of gas was discovered.

The gas line was repaired on Saturday.

There is no word on when the road will reopen.

Know before you go: Keep it tuned to WWJ Newsradio 950 for the latest forecast during traffic and weather, every 10 minutes on the 8s.