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‘Large’ sinkhole disrupts traffic in West End Winnipeg

Click to play video: 'Sinkhole disrupts traffic on St. Matthews Avenue'
Sinkhole disrupts traffic on St. Matthews Avenue
A large sinkhole appeared near St. Matthews Avenue and Spruce Street. City crews were on site to block off and re-direct traffic around the hazard consuming the center lane. – Jul 26, 2022

Another sinkhole is disrupting traffic in Winnipeg.

Less than a week after a “massive” sinkhole closed a roadway in north Winnipeg, police are warning about new void that’s opened up in the West End.

Read more: ‘Massive sinkhole’ closes street in north Winnipeg

In a tweet Tuesday morning police said barricades were up on the inside lanes of St. Matthews Avenue at Spruce Street due to a “large” sinkhole.

Click to play video: '‘Massive sinkhole’ forms at intersection disrupting traffic'
‘Massive sinkhole’ forms at intersection disrupting traffic

Police said curb lanes are still accessible, but advised drivers to avoid the area if possible.

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Read more: Ness Avenue ‘sinkhole’ catching attention in west Winnipeg

There’s no word on what caused the sinkhole or when it might be fixed.

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Last Wednesday night the intersection at Salter Street and Inkster Boulevard had to be closed when a sinkhole — described as “massive” in a police tweet — was discovered.

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