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Sinkhole in Madera County is repaired, county officials say

By Marc Benjamin

mbenjamin@fresnobee.com
Madera County Road Department workers look at a pipe connected to the culvert that rotted out and broke open, causing the hole to rupture on Road 427. The hole was expected to be repaired, and the road reopened by 5 p.m. Thursday.
Madera County Road Department workers look at a pipe connected to the culvert that rotted out and broke open, causing the hole to rupture on Road 427. The hole was expected to be repaired, and the road reopened by 5 p.m. Thursday. SIERRA STAR Mark Evan Smith

Madera County officials say the sinkhole near Oakhurst that closed Road 427 near Yosemite High School for two days was to reopen at 5 p.m. Thursday.

On Tuesday, the road was closed to traffic between Pierce Drive and Elliot Drive, except for residents. All businesses, schools, churches and residences in the area were still accessible.

While the surface opening was just over one square foot, the hole under it was far larger, and the visible pavement was not sufficiently supported.

The site of the sinkhole is where a culvert runs under the road.

Marc Benjamin: 559-441-6166, @beebenjamin

This story was originally published June 1, 2017 at 4:00 PM with the headline "Sinkhole in Madera County is repaired, county officials say."

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