Traffic & Transit

Sinkhole Forces Highway 82 Closure

The sinkhole was discovered Sunday morning.

The lane will remain closed on Monday so that Caltrans can inspect the small sinkhole and plan repairs.
The lane will remain closed on Monday so that Caltrans can inspect the small sinkhole and plan repairs. (Scott Anderson/Patch)

SUNNYVALE, CA —A 7-inch sinkhole was discovered Sunday morning on state Highway 82/El Camino Real in Sunnyvale.

Caltrans closed one southbound lane at Helen Avenue and advised of possible slower traffic in the area.

The lane will remain closed on Monday so that Caltrans can inspect the small sinkhole and plan repairs.

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