HO-HO-KUS, N.J. – A large sinkhole opened up Thursday afternoon, forcing the closure of a section of North Franklin Turnpike between Blauvelt Avenue and Hollywood Avenue.
A massive sinkhole measuring approximately 10 feet wide and 10 feet deep forced the indefinite closure of North Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus on Thursday afternoon, July 17
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The affected stretch, between Blauvelt Avenue and Hollywood Avenue, is maintained by Bergen County.… pic.twitter.com/0sOkoCEf6R
The sinkhole, approximately 10 feet wide and 10 feet deep, appeared in a stretch of road maintained by Bergen County. County officials were expected on site later in the day to assess the damage and begin planning repairs. No estimate has been provided for when the road will reopen.
Ho-Ho-Kus police remained at the scene Thursday to manage vehicle and pedestrian traffic while barricades were set up to prevent access.
As of Thursday evening, the cause of the sinkhole had not been determined and the area remained closed indefinitely.