Sinkhole Closes Major Orange County Roadway

IRVINE, CA — Tuesday morning drivers got more than they bargained for when a water main ruptured and created a large sinkhole on a major Orange County thoroughfare.

Just before 6 a.m. the 21000 block of Michelson Road was flooded, forcing work crews to close northbound Jamboree Road between Michelson Road and the 405 Freeway, officials said.

Westbound Michelson Drive, between Loop and Jamboree Roads were closed as well, and remained closed as of 10:15 a.m. Tuesday.

All commuters were advised to avoid the area while workers pumped out water, removed debris and worked to repair the sink hole.

There was no indication on what caused the water main to break as of this report, and workers have yet to give an estimated time for complete repair and roadway reopening.