A section of highway west of Foxwarren, Manitoba, has been closed due to a sinkhole. 

The closure was put in place late Sunday evening after the discovery was made along Highway 475 between Road 163 and Road 164.

SinkholeA section of highway west of Foxwarren, Manitoba, has been closed due to a sinkhole. (Zoey Jebb/Facebook)

Crews are currently assessing the roadway to determine the next steps. 

Until then, motorists are being asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes. 

There is no word on when the highway will reopen.