PALMER TWP., Pa. – A sinkhole is causing road closures in Northampton County and is causing headaches for homeowners who live nearby.
Work on the void in Palmer Township started Thursday afternoon, PennDOT says there’s no timeline yet on when repairs will be completed.
Both east and west travel lanes on the 2700 block of Newburg Road from Brentwood Avenue to Fischer Road are closed until further notice, according to a news release from the Palmer Township Police Department.
Police say a sinkhole was forming on both travel lanes on the 2700 block of Newburg Road.
Like many residents along this stretch of Newburg Road, Kristie Seaverns is dealing with a sinkhole.
“The cracks have been here for a little while,” said Seaverns.
The void is just a few feet away from Seavern’s driveway.
“My husband’s traveling– he commutes to jersey and he has to park in the neighbor’s yard cause we’re not supposed to drive on the cement here,” says Seaverns.
Police said traffic is currently being detoured away from the area. People are asked to avoid the area and allow for extra time for their travels.
Police say people should be prepared for traffic delays.
In 2016, a few homes near the area of Brentwood Avenue were condemned because of a sinkhole.