Sinkhole opens on Interstate 80 in New Jersey causing lane closures and traffic delays

A large sinkhole opened on Interstate 80 in Wharton, New Jersey, around 7:45 a.m. on Thursday, causing lane closures and traffic delays. The hole is big enough to swallow several cars and is located on the shoulder near Exit 34. Construction crews are working to address the situation, while the state’s Department of Transportation has closed the eastbound lanes. Motorists are advised to use local roads, such as Route 15, to avoid the area. No injuries have been reported, and traffic is lighter than usual due to the holiday season. It is currently unclear what caused the sinkhole or how long repairs will take.