UPDATE:
According to PennDOT, the sinkhole has been repaired and traffic has been placed back into the location it is supposed to be in.
Concrete was poured Wednesday and was allowed to cure and then early Thursday cold-patch material was poured.
This is a temporary fix and the cold-patch material may settle and move during wet and freezing conditions.
In April, when hot asphalt plants reopen, a permanent repair will be done.
In the meantime, the sinkhole will be monitored by PennDOT.
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The sinkhole saga continues in Central Pennsylvania as yet another sinkhole has diverted traffic in Lebanon County.
While PennDOT officials say the sinkhole will be patched soon, but locals are tired of all the temporary fixes.
The latest sinkhole has opened up on Route 422 right off Congress Avenue in North Londonderry Township. Mike Crochunis, PennDOT spokesman, said crews have been dealing with this sinkhole for a number of years, and now it's back open again.
PennDOT crews worked to repair the problem on Wednesday night, but when they went back Thursday to reopen the road, they found another section of pavement had caved in.
"There are a lot of sinkholes in the area. It has to do with the geology and the way water flows underneath the road surface." Crochunis explained. "Now traffic remains diverted on a busy street and while theyre lucky they have the space for another lane, the surrounding businesses see it's direct affect."
Chris Uecker, is the General Manager at the 'Sinkhole Saloon', he says these sinkholes happen all the time. "Every couple of weeks, couple months, it opens up and we have to shut down our main entrance so they can patch it over again."
The sinkholes is where the Saloon gets its name, as well as one of their famous "sinkhole burgers."
"The first time somebody comes in they always laugh about it and say is that because of all the sinkholes in Palmyra?' Yeah. It's very fitting." Uecker says.
Even though the Saloon can get free advertising from the sinkholes, it's a burden on business. "How many times did they fix it last summer? I actually have to say at least 20. Without hesitation at least 20." Uecker says.
PennDOT says they have a plan for a more permanent fix, but it's unclear when it will happen.
PennDOT spokesman Mike Çrochunis says until they have money, the problem will be there. "Until we actually have a dedicated funding for an actual project to move ahead there this is that's where we are."
PennDOT says they are planning to patch this sinkhole on Monday after the winter storm blows through.
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PennDOT maintenance crews worked to repair a sinkhole on Route 422 near Congress Avenue in North Londonderry Township, Lebanon County on Wednesday.
Crews left overnight while so the concrete could cure. When crews arrived back to the scene Thursday morning, they noticed another sinkhole opened a few feet away.
Eastbound traffic on Route 422 will remain in the center turn lane through the weekend.
More repair work will be done on Monday after the winter weather is over.
According to PennDOT, the sinkhole has been repaired and traffic has been placed back into the location it is supposed to be in.
Concrete was poured Wednesday and was allowed to cure and then early Thursday cold-patch material was poured.
This is a temporary fix and the cold-patch material may settle and move during wet and freezing conditions.
In April, when hot asphalt plants reopen, a permanent repair will be done.
In the meantime, the sinkhole will be monitored by PennDOT.
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The sinkhole saga continues in Central Pennsylvania as yet another sinkhole has diverted traffic in Lebanon County.
While PennDOT officials say the sinkhole will be patched soon, but locals are tired of all the temporary fixes.
The latest sinkhole has opened up on Route 422 right off Congress Avenue in North Londonderry Township. Mike Crochunis, PennDOT spokesman, said crews have been dealing with this sinkhole for a number of years, and now it's back open again.
PennDOT crews worked to repair the problem on Wednesday night, but when they went back Thursday to reopen the road, they found another section of pavement had caved in.
"There are a lot of sinkholes in the area. It has to do with the geology and the way water flows underneath the road surface." Crochunis explained. "Now traffic remains diverted on a busy street and while theyre lucky they have the space for another lane, the surrounding businesses see it's direct affect."
Chris Uecker, is the General Manager at the 'Sinkhole Saloon', he says these sinkholes happen all the time. "Every couple of weeks, couple months, it opens up and we have to shut down our main entrance so they can patch it over again."
The sinkholes is where the Saloon gets its name, as well as one of their famous "sinkhole burgers."
"The first time somebody comes in they always laugh about it and say is that because of all the sinkholes in Palmyra?' Yeah. It's very fitting." Uecker says.
Even though the Saloon can get free advertising from the sinkholes, it's a burden on business. "How many times did they fix it last summer? I actually have to say at least 20. Without hesitation at least 20." Uecker says.
PennDOT says they have a plan for a more permanent fix, but it's unclear when it will happen.
PennDOT spokesman Mike Çrochunis says until they have money, the problem will be there. "Until we actually have a dedicated funding for an actual project to move ahead there this is that's where we are."
PennDOT says they are planning to patch this sinkhole on Monday after the winter storm blows through.
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PennDOT maintenance crews worked to repair a sinkhole on Route 422 near Congress Avenue in North Londonderry Township, Lebanon County on Wednesday.
Crews left overnight while so the concrete could cure. When crews arrived back to the scene Thursday morning, they noticed another sinkhole opened a few feet away.
Eastbound traffic on Route 422 will remain in the center turn lane through the weekend.
More repair work will be done on Monday after the winter weather is over.