Summary
On December 26, 2024, a sinkhole appeared near Interstate 80 in New Jersey, causing ongoing road closures that have frustrated local businesses and created traffic congestion in Morris County. The sinkhole’s formation was attributed to the collapse of an abandoned mineshaft beneath the highway, with additional sinkholes developing since the incident. The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced that two eastbound lanes may reopen by May 21, with full highway access expected by June 25.
