The City of Memphis says the sinkhole opened while crews were doing excavation work. Author: Istvan Bardos Updated: 6:02 PM CDT May 6, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tennessee Have you ever had a sinking feeling? McLean Boulevard in Midtown Memphis certainly did.
A sinkhole opened on McLean between Poplar Avenue and Overton Park Avenue Thursday while crews were doing excavation work. While the sinkhole was big enough to temporarily close the road, the city hopes it will be back open again Friday night.
TRAFFIC ALERT: McLean Blvd. between Poplar Ave. and Overton Park Ave. is closed due to a sink hole that opened while crews performed excavation work. They hope to have the road back open by Friday evening. City of Memphis (@CityOfMemphis) May 6, 2021