I-80 East in NJ closed for emergency sinkhole repairs

NEW JERSEY - I-80 Eastbound is closed for emergency sinkhole repairs in Wharton, Morris County, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said.

What we know:

The NJ DOT announced out of caution at 6:45 a.m., I-80 Eastbound will be closed and detoured to exit 34 in Wharton due to a depression in the center lane.

The view from SkyFOX shows crews on site to evaluating the damage.

FOX 5 NY's Ines Rosales said this is related to the sinkhole back in December.  

I-80 eastbound will remain closed until further notice.

What we don't know:

The cause of depression is unclear. 

Alternate routes

What you can do:

The NJ DOT advises drivers to use alternate routes such as route 46 or the following detours:

Route 46 eastbound alternate route:

• Motorists on I-80 eastbound are advised to take Exit 28/Route 46 eastbound to Route 10/Ledgewood/Lake Hopatcong, which is several miles before the closure.
• Continue on Route 46 eastbound.
• Stay in the left two lanes to turn left at the traffic signal to continue on Route 46 eastbound.
• Turn left onto Route 15 northbound in Dover back to I-80 OR continue on Route 46 eastbound for about 12 miles and stay left for I-80 eastbound

I-80 eastbound Detour:

• Motorists on I-80 eastbound are being directed to take Exit 34 to Route 15/Wharton/Dover/Sparta.
• Stay right following signs for Route 15/Jefferson/Dover/Sparta.
• Stay in the left lane on North Main Street to Route 15 southbound/To I-80/Dover.
• Merge onto Route 15 southbound.
• Stay left to take the exit to I-80 eastbound