Sinkhole Shuts I-80 Eastbound After Holidays

A massive sinkhole has caused the closure of the eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Morris County, New Jersey, near Exit 34 in Wharton. The sinkhole, which opened around 7:45 a.m. on Thursday, has swallowed part of the highway shoulder and encroached into the right lane. As a result, traffic is being diverted onto Route 15 through Wharton, with drivers advised to expect significant delays and take alternate routes. Emergency repair crews are on site, but there is no timeline for when the road will reopen. The westbound lanes of I-80 remain unaffected. This incident comes during a busy travel period following the Christmas holiday and the first night of Hanukkah.