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Sinkhole forms on Martinsville Road, could take weeks to repair

By Paula Wethington

November 10, 2025 / 10:44 AM EST / CBS Detroit

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It could take several weeks to repair a sinkhole in Wayne County that resulted from the collapse of a culvert, the Sumpter Township Police Department said.

The sinkhole is on Martinsville Road, south of Dunn Road, and has been blocked off to traffic.

The Wayne County Road Commission will be working on repairs; police said, but that process is expected to take several weeks to complete.

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Paula Wethington

Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina.