HOUSTON — Fondren Road at Woodway Drive was shut down Friday after a giant sinkhole opened up and got bigger and bigger throughout the day.
Officials said a 24-inch wastewater line is to blame.
According to surveillance video, the hole initially formed in a grassy area Thursday evening. By Friday morning it grew into the roadway, appearing to be about 12 to 15 feet in length and maybe 4 to 5 feet deep.
When Houston Public Works was notified about the hole, the department immediately shut down Fondren on both sides to make repairs. The department said the road will remain closed until repairs are complete.
On Saturday, public works said there have been no interruptions to utility services and that crews were still working to make repairs and prevent it from growing any further.
The Houston Police Department and Memorial Villages Police are assisting Houston Public Works with redirecting traffic and keeping drivers safe.
Below is a statement from Houston Public Works:
Houston Public Works crews are working to stop the growing street collapse along Fondren near Woodway. Our team is exploring options for repairs of a 24-inch wastewater line. At this time, customers are not experiencing interruptions in drinking water and wastewater services. Both lanes of Fondren will remain closed near the work area until repairs are completed. Please follow the detour signs.
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