Sinkhole opens in Allentown street, drivers asked to avoid area

Allentown police are asking residents to stay away from a city street Wednesday afternoon after a sinkhole opened.

City police said just before 1 p.m. that the sinkhole opened in the 800 block of North Muhlenberg Street. The road is closed between Washington Street and Greenleaf Street.

Police said the closure will be for an extended period.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.