Beaver dam blamed for giant sinkhole under highway

Wednesday, May 2, 2018
CHOCOWINITY, North Carolina (KTRK) -- A major highway in eastern North Carolina was closed to traffic after a large sinkhole appeared in the road.

Crews are working to repair the 7 foot wide, 8 foot deep sinkhole.
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WITN-TV reports It all started when beavers built a dam near the roadway, blocking rain on both sides of the road.

It flooded the area over time and weakened the foundation, until the road finally collapsed.
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The North Carolina DOT says the road will be closed for several days.
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