Sinking pavement diverts I-40 traffic
Published: Sat, Nov. 18, 2006 01:00PM
Modified Sat, Nov. 18, 2006 02:00PM
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closeDrivers headed eastbound from Raleigh on Interstate 40 will continue to be detoured for several miles today because of sinking pavement near mike marker 308.
State Department of Transportation spokesman Andrew Sawyer said that the void was about 50 feet wide, crossing both eastbound lanes and shoulders, and was 2 feet to 16 feet deep in spots.
DOT crews have been working to fill and repair the site since the state Highway Patrol was called about the damaged pavement on Friday evening.
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Sawyer estimated that the lanes would reopen by noon Sunday.
Sawyer said the area was the site of a utility project completed earlier this week in cooperation with the City of Raleigh. He said the cause of the void was unknown.
"It may be a few days before we know the exact cause of the problem," Sawyer said. "Our first priority has been to repair the road and make it safe for travelers."
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