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Sinkhole shuts down section of Wymore Road in Maitland, officials say

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Published  May 15, 2026 6:41am EDT
Maitland
FOX 35 Orlando

The Brief

    • A 20-foot-wide sinkhole has formed underneath Wymore Road in Maitland, according to city officials. 
    • The depression, which was spotted just after 12 a.m. on Friday, prompted the closure of Wymore Road.
    • City officials are urging drivers and residents to avoid the area until further notice. 

MAITLAND, Fla. - A section of Wymore Road in Maitland is closed after a 20-foot-wide sinkhole formed underneath both lanes of the road, according to city officials.

The depression was spotted just after 12 a.m. on Friday, the city said.

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Wymore Road is closed between Oranole Road and Hope Road.

City officials said no structures are being impacted and that the depression does not appear to be growing. Drivers and residents are asked to avoid the area until further notice.

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The city and Orange County have set up detours. 

According to Maitland officials, Wymore Road is maintained by the county, and it would be up to the county to handle repairs. 

Officials said they don't have a timeline on how long that would take.

The Source: This story was written with information from the city of Maitland. 

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