Commuters in Baltimore faced an unexpected disruption yesterday when a sinkhole opened at the intersection of Mardel and Nieman Avenue. The Baltimore City Department of Transportation announced an emergency road closure in District 10, urging residents to seek alternate routes and to use the Waze app for real-time traffic updates.
🚧 Emergency Road Closure 🚧
— Baltimore City DOT (@BmoreCityDOT) September 29, 2024
We have closed the intersection of Nieman Ave & Mardel Ave in District 10 due to a sinkhole.
Please follow posted detours and use the Waze app for real-time traffic updates. pic.twitter.com/H4zS5s5bN6
The sudden collapse, occurring shortly after 7 A.M., prompted a swift response from local emergency services. The Baltimore City Fire Department and the Baltimore Police Department were dispatched to the scene following reports of the ground giving way and a vehicle caught in the ensuing floodwater. According to officials, the vehicle was towed from the scene and was unoccupied, as police stated.
Once the area was assessed and deemed secure, control was transferred to the Department of Public Works by 7:30 A.M., as noted in a report by FOX Baltimore. The Department of Transportation confirmed the closure of the intersection, and they have since been coordinating with other city departments to address the incident.
For now, the intersection remains closed as assessments and repairs are underway to ensure public safety.
