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    Large sinkhole closes Pomfret road

    By Bailey Wright,

    21 hours ago

    POMFRET, Conn. (WTNH) — Town officials say a large sinkhole has temporarily closed an intersection of Route 169.

    As of 10:45 a.m., the road was closed at the intersection of Needles Eye Road.

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    Officials said the sinkhole opened Monday, leading to the discovery of extensive undermining of the road. Additional review of the structure is needed to move forward and remedy the instability of the road base.

    Drivers are asked to avoid the area.

    This is a developing story. Check back with News 8 for more information.

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