Sink Hole in Newton Gets Temporary Fix, Traffic Resumes Through the Area

NEWTON, NJ – The road that was closed because of a sink hole next to the Green in Newton has been reopened.  New Jersey Department of Transportation installed a metal plate over the area to allow traffic to flow while they decide on a plan to fix the issue, according to Newton Police Chief Steven VanNieuwland.

A camera was used to look through the pipe near the sink hole and “nothing unusual was found,” according to VanNieuwland.

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“It appears the soil may have been improperly compacted after recent construction in the area, leading to soil settlement and the formation of a sink hole,” the chief said.

The timeline for the final repair has not been announced.

On Tuesday morning a hole in the pavement was discovered by Newton Police Officers in the roadway next to the Green.  The section of road that connects Spring Street and Route 94/206 was closed until the temporary plate was put in place.

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