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Road reopened after sinkhole causes temporary intersection closure in St. Charles

Crews investigating cause, roadway reopened after excavation

The bridge over the Fox River and St. Charles City Hall.

A sinkhole was discovered Monday afternoon in St. Charles, prompting the city to temporarily close off the intersection of Ohio Avenue and South Sixth Avenue.

After crews with the city’s public works department excavated the area Tuesday morning, the roadway was repaired and reopened.

The crew is investigating to determine the cause of the sinkhole.

Nobody has been reported injured from the sinkhole.

The city said the roadway is currently completely open to use.

Joey Weslo

Joey Weslo

Joey Weslo is a reporter for Shaw Local News Network