UPDATE: The southbound lanes of Hal Greer Boulevard between 9th and 10th avenues have been reopened to traffic as of about 4:20 p.m. Friday.
The Huntington Sanitary Board inspected the sinkhole and found no issues with sanitary or storm lines, officials for the utility said in a news release. The sinkhole was filled with gravel, and the West Virginia Division of Highways will inspect the roadway at a later date and make repairs.
This is an update. The original report appears below:
HUNTINGTON ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” The southbound lanes of Hal Greer Boulevard between 9th and 10th avenues are closed until further notice, officials with the Huntington Sanitary Board said at 2 p.m. Friday.
A sinkhole has developed, and crews with the sanitary board are on scene investigating the cause.
Motorists are advised to use 8th Avenue or 9th Avenue as detours.
Cabell County 911 says delays are expected for those using Hal Greer Boulevard for their evening commute Friday.
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