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Large sinkhole closes a portion of Porter-Kresge Road in Santa Cruz

July 12, 2021 8:45 AM

Published July 12, 2021 7:15 AM

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KMUV)

A 10 foot diameter sinkhole has forced authorities to close a portion of Porter-Kresge Road in Santa Cruz.

According to the UC Santa Cruz Police Department, the sinkhole appeared on july 10th at around 9:35 p.m. after an underground waterline broke on Porter-Kresge Road.

Authorities reported the other parts of the roadway were also damaged due to the cave-in.

Porter-Kresge Road will be closed between Porter Circle and West Court until repairs can be made.

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Stephanie Magallon is an anchor, producer and multi-media journalist at Telemundo 23.

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