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Repairs complete to Clayton County sinkhole; 1 lane to remain closed overnight

A sinkhole was reported Wednesday on Jonesboro Road.
A sinkhole was reported Wednesday on Jonesboro Road.
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May 10, 2018

Crews completed repairs Thursday to a sinkhole on northbound Jonesboro Road just before the I-75 bridge in Clayton County, the Georgia Department of Transportation confirmed.

However, GDOT will keep one left turn lane to I-75 northbound partially closed to allow the concrete to cure.

The lane will reopen before Friday’s morning commute.

In other news: 

Police are searching for a woman, who may have been involved.

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