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Sinkhole prompts temporary road closure in Dayton

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DAYTON — A sinkhole has developed in Dayton, prompting lane closures.

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A sinkhole, measuring approximately 6 feet by 6 feet, has developed in the southbound lane of Riverside Drive at Ryburn Avenue, according to the city.

Currently, one southbound lane is closed.

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To ensure there are no hidden voids beneath the surface, crews will need to remove additional pavement around the sinkhole.

A planned closure of southbound Riverside Drive at Seibenthaler Avenue will begin on Monday, July 21, at approximately 9 a.m. and is expected to remain in place until Wednesday, July 23, before 7 a.m.

Ryburn Avenue at Riverside Drive will also be closed during this time.

A detour will be in place from East Siebenthaler Avenue to North Main Street to East Hillcrest Avenue to Riverside Drive.

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