A sinkhole approximately 10 feet deep and 5 feet wide has appeared at an Uptown Minneapolis intersection due to the collapse of a clay sewer pipe dating back to 1903. Officials attribute the collapse to the pipe's age and this year's frequent freeze-thaw cycles and rapid snowmelt, according to the Star Tribune.
The city's general foreman of sewer construction has announced plans for a temporary bypass, the installation of a new PVC pipe and street repairs by April 21. In the meantime, vacuum trucks have been employed to collect wastewater, allowing residents in the area to continue using their toilets.Construction Supervisor Faces
