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Sinkhole Disrupts Traffic on I-88 in Upstate New York

4/1/2026

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A four-foot sinkhole on Interstate 88 in upstate New York disrupted traffic after a culvert collapsed about 90 miles west of Albany.
New York State Police advised drivers to avoid the area.
The New York Department of Transportation is actively managing the response.
Motorists are seeking detours.
The incident follows prior sinkhole events in the region, including a notable case in New Jersey where a dump truck was swallowed.

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A four-foot sinkhole on Interstate 88 in upstate New York disrupted traffic after a culvert collapsed about 90 miles west of Albany.
New York State Police advised drivers to avoid the area.
The New York Department of Transportation is actively managing the response.
Motorists are seeking detours.
The incident follows prior sinkhole events in the region, including a notable case in New Jersey where a dump truck was swallowed.