Mineshaft collapse caused I-80 sinkhole, New Jersey DOT says
The sinkhole that cratered a section of I-80 in New Jersey was caused by an abandoned mineshaft collapsing underneath the highway, state transportation officials say.
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The sinkhole that cratered a section of I-80 in New Jersey was caused by an abandoned mineshaft collapsing underneath the highway, state transportation officials say.
The I-80 sinkhole in New Jersey was caused by an abandoned mineshaft collapsing under the highway, New Jersey DOT says.
The eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Wharton, New Jersey remain shut down as crews work to repair a massive sinkhole that opened up on the shoulder early Thursday morning.
Eastbound I-80 lanes are closed and a detour is in place while repairs are being made. Drivers should expect delays, and use alternate routes.
A sinkhole on I-80 in Wharton, New Jersey is causing a traffic nightmare after shutting down the highway early Thursday morning.
Route 80 was closed and traffic was backed up for hours after a deadly crash involving a tractor-trailer and a box truck in Hackensack, New Jersey. CBS New York's Christine Sloan has the latest on the cleanup.
Drivers on Route 80 in New Jersey faced major delays overnight and into the morning after a deadly crash involving a tractor-trailer and a box truck. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest on the cleanup for the commute.
Interstate 80 in New Jersey is experiencing major delays for the morning commute after a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a box truck. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest from the scene.
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