Sinkhole Sealed on Perry Avenue Day After Norwood News Report

By DAVID CRUZ

Perry Avenue and East 204th Street is whole again following crews covering up a giant hole at the busy intersection.

City crews placed a metal plate on top of a sinkhole that turned morning rush into an obstacle course for drivers turning to Perry Avenue.

Residents spotted the sinkhole, mistaken for a pothole, for two weeks. Although the sinkhole was eventually sealed, the tar sunk in a day later, forcing crews to place the metal plate.

According to a statement issued by the Department of Transportation to News 12, Empire City Subway Company, a subsidiary of Verizon with a franchise from the City of New York, is responsible for repair and restoration at this location.

IS IT A POTHOLE or sinkhole? Readers can make the call. Photo by David Cruz — WAS IT A POTHOLE or sinkhole? Readers can make the call.
Photo by David Cruz

The unsightly sinkhole caused an uproar on local social media pages.

“I was there Saturday morning and evening, and it was okay after it was fixed Saturday morning,” wrote Lucio Macente. ‘I guess it was fixed for one day. Lol.”

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