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Sinkhole forces detour on Hardeman Avenue near I-75 in Macon

Georgia Department of Transportation workers dig out dirt while repairing a sinkhole Wednesday afternoon along Hardeman Avenue in Macon.
Georgia Department of Transportation workers dig out dirt while repairing a sinkhole Wednesday afternoon along Hardeman Avenue in Macon. jvorhees@macon.com

Motorists are urged to use caution after a sinkhole opened up Tuesday night on Hardeman Avenue in Macon.

One lane is blocked at Middle Street near the highway interchange construction zone on Interstate 75.

The Georgia Department of Transportation was called to the scene before 9 pm. Tuesday and the Bibb County Sheriff's Office continues to monitor the situation.

A detour has been set up around the repair work.

Liz Fabian: 478-744-4303; @liz_lines

This story was originally published January 10, 2018 at 4:47 AM with the headline "Sinkhole forces detour on Hardeman Avenue near I-75 in Macon."

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