Traffic & Transit

'Large' Sinkhole Closes Burlington County Roadway

At least 2 other massive sinkholes formed on South Jersey roadways in recent days.

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Road Construction (Scott Anderson/Patch)

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — A "large" sinkhole formed on a Mount Laurel roadway, officials reported Monday morning.

The area of 161 Gaither Dr. is closed in both directions because of the sinkhole, the township said at 10:37 a.m. via Nixle.

Use East Park Drive and Central Avenue instead, officials said.

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At least two other large sinkholes formed on South Jersey roadways in recent days — on Jan. 21 in Delran and Thursday in Cherry Hill.

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