122-year-old water main failure causes sinkhole swallowing car on Lexington Street, Southwest Detroit; DWSD plans 30-day repair.

A large sinkhole formed on Lexington Street in Southwest Detroit, swallowing a passing car. The cause was a 12-inch, 122-year-old water main, contributing to the average 95-year age of water mains in the area. The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) marked the sinkhole for repair and shut off water to the block, aiming to replace the main, backfill the hole, and restore the road within 30 days.

May 24, 2024
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