HICKORY, N.C.,None — The state Department of Transportation has shut down two of three lanes of traffic along U.S. Highway 70 at Valley Hills Mall in Hickory to make final repairs to a sinkhole that opened up May 19.
SLIDESHOW: Massive Sinkhole Opens In Hickory
On Wednesday, road crews tore up the pavement in the area that they filled in two weeks ago.
CHOPPER VIDEO: Sinkhole Forms In Hickory
The DOT is installing a new 24-inch storm drainage line 2 feet in diameter under the six-lane highway to prevent future problems.
RAW VIDEO: Crews Working To Fix Hickory Sinkhole
Officials said they are hoping to have that new line in and the road repaved this weekend.
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