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Large sinkhole emerges on Southland Drive, closing road

By Melissa Gilligan Global News

Posted August 5, 2020 11:07 am

Updated August 5, 2020 8:20 pm

1 min read

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Click to play video: 'Water main break causes large sinkhole in southwest Calgary' — WATCH: A car was damaged after a sinkhole opened up on Southland Drive on Wednesday morning. As Michael King reports, the City of Calgary said the road should reopen on Thursday – Aug 5, 2020

A section of Southland Drive has been closed to traffic due to a large sinkhole in the middle of the road.

Calgary police took to Twitter on Wednesday to warn drivers the westbound lanes of Southland Drive Southwest were closed between 14 Street Southwest and Elbow Drive Southwest.

Traffic Advisory – westbound Southland Drive between 14 Street and Elbow Drive S.W., is currently blocked off due to a large sink hole in the road. Please find alternative routes this morning.
— Calgary Police (@CalgaryPolice) August 5, 2020

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It’s unknown when the road will be reopened.

A sinkhole is visible on westbound Southland Drive Southwest between 14 Street Southwest and Elbow Drive Southwest. Global News

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