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Stretch of Harrington Sound Road to close for two days to fix sinkhole

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Police are warning motorists to avoid a section of Harrington Sound Road after a partial collapse of the roadway.

A sinkhole appeared today on Harrington Sound Road. (Photograph by Jeremy Deacon)

A police spokesman said: “The Bermuda Police Service wishes to advise the public that due to a partial collapse of the roadway, Harrington Sound Road is closed to vehicular traffic from the junction with Paynters Road to the entrance of the government quarry.

A sinkhole appeared today on Harrington Sound Road. (Photograph by Jeremy Deacon)

“Motorists are advised to take alternative routes to get to their destinations.”

Tonight a spokesman said: “The Ministry of Public Works has decided, in the interests of public safety, to immediately close Harrington Sound Road near the entrance to the Government Quarry due to a road cavity caused by a water leak.

“The closure will allow repair work to get under way, with the road expected to be closed for approximately two days.”

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Published October 10, 2022 at 6:49 am (Updated October 10, 2022 at 6:49 am)

Stretch of Harrington Sound Road to close for two days to fix sinkhole

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