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Sinkhole opens up in downtown Campbell River after watermain damaged

Small sinkhole, flooding cause road to be closed

A small sink hole opened up in downtown Campbell River on Tuesday afternoon, prompting city crews to close the street for the remainder of the day and most of Wednesday.

“A full road closure is in place on 10 Avenue, between Alder and Cedar Street, today, Tuesday, July 5, 2022,” said communications manager Alison Harrower in an email to the Mirror. “The road closure is to facilitate a water main repair. Barricades and traffic controls are in place, and local traffic access is available.”

Photos were published on Facebook showing the block flooded and a prominent sink hole in the road.

Update:

The City of Campbell River is keeping the road closed through Wednesday until 3:30 p.m. Barricades and traffic controls are in place, and local traffic access is available on Wednesday.

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marc.kitteringham@campbellrivermirror.com

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