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SE Yamhill Street closed by 10-foot-deep sinkhole

The sinkhole that has opened up on Southeast Yamhill Street. (Photo provided by Robert Nathaniel Travers)

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Portland Bureau of Transportation has closed a section of Southeast Yamhill Street due to a large sinkhole in the road, officials say.

The sinkhole, located between Southeast 75th and 76th Avenue, is “approximately 10 feet deep and 30 feet across,” according to PBOT.

The sinkhole sectioned off on Yamhill Street. (Photo provided by Robert Nathaniel Travers)

Avoid the area if possible and visit TriMet’s website for bus line updates.

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