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Traffic Alert: Sinkhole in Santee Expected to Cause Delays

BREAKING: The sinkhole is on West Hills Parkway near State Route 52 ​in Santee.

SANTEE, CA – Residents should expect traffic delays after a sinkhole damaged part of a road Thursday in Santee.

The sinkhole is on West Hills Parkway near State Route 52. According to the city of Santee, the sinkhole was caused when a 48-inch diameter metal storm drain failed.

City officials said a temporary repair is underway, but work on a long-term fix will likely impact traffic in the area for an extended period.

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