Sinkhole in Wharton halts traffic on I-80

On By Littum

A sinkhole halts traffic Thursday on I-80 in Morris County as crews make emergency repairs.

Officials say I-80 eastbound is closed and detoured in Wharton due to the sinkhole, which was reported around 7:45 a.m. Thursday near Exit 34.

The sinkhole is on the right shoulder of the eastbound side of I-80, but also affects the right lane, officials say.

How long the repairs will take depends on several factors, including the weather, according to the Department of Transportation.

DOT detours drivers on Exit 34 to Route 15 southbound. From their will drivers:

  • Stay right and follow 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 for I-80 eastbound