Sinkhole on I-80 in New Jersey caused by abandoned mineshaft, repairs underway

A large sinkhole measuring 40 feet by 40 feet opened on I-80 in Wharton, New Jersey, on December 26, causing significant traffic delays. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) confirmed it was caused by the collapse of an abandoned mineshaft. Construction crews are working continuously to repair the sinkhole, which has closed several lanes of the highway. NJDOT has not provided a timeline for when the repairs will be completed due to the complexity of the work and weather conditions. There were no reported injuries from the incident. Drivers are advised to take detours while repairs are underway. This incident follows a similar case in Pennsylvania, where a sinkhole also resulted from an abandoned mineshaft.