Highway 155 near Highway 65 closed for emergency repairs due to sinkhole in eastbound lane

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Highway 155 is closed between Highway 65 and Woody Road for emergency roadway repairs. CHP’s website said there was a large sinkhole forming on the eastbound lane.

Caltrans said Highway 65 is not affected and that both north and south traffic at the intersection will remain in free flow.

The CHP’s website said at around 1:04 p.m., Caltrans has been working in the area. The website said vehicles are driving around to avoid it.

The website said the roadway was caving in at around 2:12 p.m.

Caltrans said the estimated time for reopening is 8 p.m.