MAITLAND, Fla. – A large sinkhole has forced the closure of a section of Wymore Road south of Brightwater Circle in Maitland, according to the Maitland Police Department.
The roughly 20-foot-wide sinkhole formed underneath both lanes of the road, which sits just east of Interstate 4 and north of Maitland Boulevard.
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Police said the collapse was spotted around 12:30 a.m. Friday, and the hole has continued to grow deeper since it was first discovered.
Officials are working together to manage the closure and coordinate repairs.
A detour is in place for drivers navigating around the closure. Officials are directing drivers to use Maitland Boulevard to the south, Oranole Road to the north, Maitland Avenue to the east, and Lake Destiny Road to the west.
The sinkhole is located in an area surrounded by office buildings and a residential neighborhood, significantly affecting commuters and nearby residents. Drivers are asked to avoid the area entirely until further notice. Police said no structures have been impacted by the sinkhole.
Investigators have not yet determined what caused the sinkhole. Officials say there was no severe weather leading up to the incident, and no broken water line has been identified as a contributing factor.
Officials said the sinkhole does not appear to be growing at this time.
Note: This map depicts the general area of the sinkhole and not necessarily an exact location.