Giant sinkhole linked to burst water main
Summary
A large sinkhole appeared six months ago on Godstone High Street in Surrey, linked to a burst water main. Engineers are working to fix the problem, but completion is delayed due to complex underground conditions and is expected by December. The sinkhole has affected local businesses due to reduced traffic.Key Facts
- A sinkhole appeared in Godstone High Street, Surrey, six months ago.
- Engineers linked it to a burst water main, but investigations are ongoing.
- The repair work is complicated by underground sand mines from the 1800s.
- The road will not reopen until December at the earliest.
- Local businesses have seen a decrease in customers and trade.
- Some residents have enjoyed the reduced traffic and want the road to stay closed.
- The sinkhole repair involves filling tunnels beneath the village to ensure safety.
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