Route 80 sinkholes put a spotlight on New Jersey's 588 abandoned mines
The Sterling Mine, the last operating mine in New Jersey, suspended large-scale commercial mining operations in 1986. Since ...
Route 80 Shutdown in Wharton: Navigating the Aftermath of Sinkholes
As of the latest reports, the New Jersey State Police confirmed that all westbound lanes on Route 80 have been shut down, with traffic diverted to Route 15 north. This closure follows the discovery of ...
Third Sinkhole Erupts on Interstate 80 in New Jersey: What You Need to Know
On March 8, 2023, a sinkhole measuring 15 feet by 15 feet opened up in a median work zone on eastbound I-80 in Wharton, Morris County, at approximately 5 p.m. This latest incident follows two others, ...
NJ Transit slashing fares amid whack-a-mole sinkhole problems
After a second sinkhole opened on I-80 in Wharton, New Jersey on Wednesday, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said ...
I-80 westbound lanes closed until further notice in Wharton, New Jersey, NJDOT says
Westbound lanes of I-80 will stay closed and detoured at Exit 34B in Wharton, New Jersey, until further notice, the state ...
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What a mess: Third sinkhole opens up on Interstate 80 in New Jersey, closures ensue
The third sinkhole since December has opened up on Interstate 80 in north New Jersey, adding even more closures and headaches to the region. The 15-by-15-foot sinkhole opened up just after 5 p.m ...
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I-80 westbound lanes closed until further notice in Wharton, New Jersey, NJDOT says
Westbound lanes of I-80 will stay closed and detoured at Exit 34B in Wharton, New Jersey, until further notice, the state Department of Transportation says. The closure began Wednesday after a new ...