Large Maitland sinkhole now 'stable,' officials say
MAITLAND, Fla. - A sinkhole that formed on Wymore Road in Maitland last week appears to have stabilized, according to city officials.
The 25-foot-wide hole is finally holding water after tests earlier this week.
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On Monday, Orange County crews pumped water into the hole to determine if it could retain water, but the test failed when the water drained out, according to officials.
The test was conducted again on Tuesday, and the hole has maintained a steady water level.
The county will monitor the sinkhole on Wednesday. If it remains stable, crews could begin excavating the site on Thursday, according to officials. The work will include removing the asphalt and pouring concrete into the hole to seal it up.
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The backstory:
The sinkhole formed underneath both lanes of Wymore Road last week.
A 20-foot-wide depression formed underneath Wymore Road in Maitland, prompting city officials to close the road.
Officials closed the road after the depression was spotted just after 12 a.m. on Friday.
No structures have been impacted by the sinkhole.
Wymore Road between Oranole Road and Hope Road remains closed.
The Source: This article was written with information released by the city of Maitland.