Major Sinkhole On Arapahoe Road Is Fixed

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (CBS4)- Arapahoe Road between University and Race officially reopened Saturday evening.  Denver Water crews had been repairing a water main break that caused a major sinkhole. The sinkhole opened up on Thursday.

(credit Denver Water)

The road caved in after a 12-inch water main broke just after noon on Thursday.

The sinkhole that closed Arapahoe Road (credit: CBS)

The underground water main break, just west of Vine Street, sent a flood of water gushing onto the properties of nearby businesses.

(credit: CBS)

The water supply was shut off for several hours to residents in 136 units, as well as to surrounding businesses.

Copter4 flew over the temporary repair of the sinkhole at Arapahoe Road in Centennial (credit: CBS)

 

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