Sinkhole closes eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 in New Jersey

A sinkhole opened on Thursday along the eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 in northern New Jersey, leading to lane closures. The sinkhole was found near Wharton, about 40 miles from New York City. Crews are currently assessing the situation and planning repairs. The extent of the repairs and the timeline for reopening the lanes are not yet known. Traffic is lighter than usual due to the holiday season, and motorists are being directed to a short detour to rejoin the interstate.