By Melanie Vásquez Russell — Posted May 29, 2019 / Updated May 29, 2019 SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – All lanes are now back open on Dolly Parton Parkway after a sinkhole near the road shut down one eastbound right lane for a few hours Wednesday afternoon. According to the Sevierville Police Department, the sinkhole opened […]
By WKRN Web Staff — Posted Aug 29, 2018 The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced plans to repair a sinkhole on Interstate 24 in Montgomery County. Drivers should expect delays as crews complete a temporary detour and perform an extensive repair expected to last into September. TDOT crews began work to create a temporary […]
Published: 2025-10-24 A large sinkhole in southern Manitoba — first noticed in May on Pleasant Valley Road in the Rural Municipality (RM) of Morris — has continued to expand, CTV News reports. What began as a small crater has grown into a gaping chasm that has damaged the roadway and drawn visitors and local concern. […]
Published: March 2, 2017 Officials report that Byrams Fork Road in Anderson County, Tennessee, has reopened after a sinkhole opened following a rain-related washout. The collapse occurred about three‑quarters of a mile from Hickory Valley Road where the roadway failed at a culvert. The Anderson County Sheriff’s Department said the washout caused the collapse, and […]
By smadi66 — Published: May 2, 2015 Construction crews at Austin Peay State University’s Governors Stadium in Tennessee uncovered and expanded a sinkhole that initially measured about 3 feet by 5 feet. During renovations to replace the main stadium building, workers discovered the subsurface collapse near the end zone where the field meets the track. […]
By Hannah Moore — Posted: Jun 12, 2025 / 09:19 PM EDT — Updated: Jun 13, 2025 / 07:12 AM EDT KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The road around McGhee Tyson Airport has reopened after a temporary closure caused by a sinkhole. An airport spokesperson said a sinkhole opened underneath Airport Loop Road (also known as […]
Tennessee Sinkhole News — Latest updates: Stay informed with the latest sinkhole reports, incident summaries and local resources across Tennessee. This resource page collects recent and historical sinkhole events from cities and counties statewide. Recent and notable Tennessee sinkhole reports Chattanooga: Heritage Landing / Veterans Bridge sinkhole A large sinkhole was reported near Heritage Landing […]
Florida Sinkhole News — August 2025: This roundup covers several notable sinkhole events across Florida in August 2025, including major road closures, rapid emergency responses and ongoing investigations into causes tied to groundwater and heavy rainfall. Live Oak: U.S. 90 Sinkhole (August 25, 2025) A substantial sinkhole opened on U.S. Highway 90 East near Dowling […]
LUTZ, Fla. — A sinkhole has developed on the shoulder of southbound Dale Mabry Highway just south of Lutz Lake Fern Road, forcing the closure of one southbound lane and creating delays for motorists. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) crews are on scene evaluating the situation and developing a repair plan. The sinkhole formed on […]