A sinkhole has prompted the closure of a major roadway in Cookeville, disrupting commuters from yesterday morning. Authorities have shut down East Spring Street between Watagua Road and Whitson Chapel Road as crews work to assess and address the underlying issue.
Cookeville police first reported the developing situation, confirming that the sinkhole’s emergence was the cause for the abrupt closure. According toWKRN, no immediate additional information has been provided by the officials. Meanwhile, motorists have been urged to seek alternative routes to circumvent the affected area, which is a potentially complex detour during peak travel hours.
The Cookeville Police Department has yet to estimate when the road might reopen, leaving some uncertainty hanging over residents and travelers alike, who depend on this thoroughfare for their daily journeys. They announced the sinkhole issue and the subsequent road closure affecting East Spring Street, as reported byWSMV.
Motorists are being asked to steer clear of E. Spring Street due to the road’s current condition, further underscoring the importance of public safety in such unpredictable situations. “Cookeville Police are asking the public to avoid E. Spring Street” confirmsNewsChannel5, as the city responds to this unforeseen geological event. The sinkhole’s cause, and the timeline for repairs, remains unclear as local authorities and experts work to secure the area and plan for necessary remediation efforts.
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