Covington works on sink hole
Published: Jan. 6, 2022 at 5:36 PM EST
COVINGTON, Va. (WDBJ) - Work crews are continuing to repair a sinkhole in Covington.
The large hole opened up Sunday, closing West Chestnut Street next to Covington High School.
The city manager told city council there are several issues involved, from a collapsed pipe to a blocked manhole and other former repairs that may have been involved. The repairs could take some time.
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