Kean Sends Letter to DOT Urging Federal Action on I-80 Sinkholes in New Jersey

(March 7, 2025) WHARTON, NJ – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) sent a letter to the Department of Transportation (DOT) to take immediate action in response to a series of sinkholes that have significantly impacted Interstate 80 (I-80) in Wharton, New Jersey, causing major traffic delays on the community.  

 In late December 2024, a sinkhole developed along the shoulder of the eastbound lanes of I-80, leading to a four-day closure for repairs. In early February, another road closure was necessary after a “depression” appeared in the middle of the roadway near the initial sinkhole site. Subsequent investigations uncovered an even larger issue: a “void” beneath the eastbound lanes, further complicating repair efforts. Since then, at least 134 additional voids have been identified in the area, raising concerns about potential future collapses and the overall stability of the region’s infrastructure.  

 Read the full letter HERE.  

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