(KAIR)--An Atchison intersection closed because of a sinkhole is temporarily back open to traffic.

In an update released Thursday afternoon, the City of Atchison says crews completed an exploratory excavation at South 6th and Spring streets.

The sinkhole was found to be small and localized, with no large underground voids extending in other directions. The excavated area measured about seven feet wide, seven feet long and seven feet deep.

Crews refilled the hole with rock, allowing the streets to reopen temporarily.

They will return next week to inspect pipes and utilities near the intersection. Any damaged pipes, utilities or drains will then be repaired before the excavation area is filled with concrete.

Drivers are asked to use caution in the area until the permanent repairs are completed.

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(KAIR)--The City of Atchison is alerting residents to a sinkhole beneath the street at the intersection of South 6th and Spring streets.

According to a release issued late Thursday morning by the City, streets around the area are closed while crews excavate the sinkhole to stabilize it. Crews have completed work to locate underground utilities.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area if possible.

 

Map courtesy City of Atchison/Facebook