A sinkhole has forced the closure of the 500 block of Market Street in downtown Knoxville, between Clinch Avenue and Union Avenue. City officials say the street will remain closed to traffic while repairs are underway, with reopening not expected until at least next week, as reported by WVLT.
City crews and the Knoxville Utilities Board have begun work to fix a subsidence problem. The block will stay closed to pedestrians and vehicles through next week while repairs are carried out.
A sinkhole has formed near Market Square in downtown Knoxville, affecting a busy road. City crews and the Knoxville Utilities Board are on site working to repair it, as per WATE. The cause of the sinkhole has not been reported. Updates on the repair and road reopening will be released as they become available.
