Eastbound I-80 closed as sinkhole opens up in Morris County

WHARTON, New Jersey (WABC) — A sinkhole opened up on Interstate 80 in New Jersey during rush hour Thursday morning, shuttering eastbound lanes in Morris County.

The sinkhole opened up around 7:45 a.m. near Exit 34, swallowing a portion of the shoulder and encroaching on the right lane.

There is no word on how long the emergency repairs will take.

Drivers should plan to take the following detour:

• Motorists on I-80 eastbound are being directed to take Exit 34 to Route 15/Wharton/Dover/Sparta

• Stay right following signs for Route 15/Jefferson/Dover/Sparta

• Stay in the left lane on North Main Street to Route 15 southbound/To I-80/Dover

• Merge onto Route 15 southbound

• Stay left to take the exit to I-80 eastbound

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