Sinkhole Closes Stretch Of Massachusetts Avenue In Southeast D.C.

Jan 30, 2014

Sinkhole Closes Stretch Of Massachusetts Avenue In Southeast D.C.

Photo via DDOT.

Heads up to anyone who travels along Massachusetts Avenue through Southeast D.C. on their commute home: a portion of the road, between 34th and N streets—alongside Fort Dupont—is closed due to a large sinkhole that’s formed alongside the road.

Mass Ave SE is closed b/w N St and 34th St due to sinkhole near the roadway. Please avoid area / use alt routes. pic.twitter.com/ITX3Ld1p0f

— DDOT DC (@DDOTDC) January 30, 2014

MPD has closed Mass Avenue, Southeast, in the 3400 block due to a large sink hole 5020

— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) January 30, 2014

DDOT spokesman Reggie Sanders confirmed with DCist that the sinkhole has closed the road in that section as it may have actually extended into the roadway. We’ll update when we learn more.