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All lanes of I-265 open after sinkhole repair in Southern Indiana

An inspection was conducted using a ground penetrating radar to make sure the sinkhole did not extend into the westbound lanes, according to INDOT.

FLOYD COUNTY, Ind. — All lanes of I-265 in Floyd County are back open after crews repaired a sinkhole in the eastbound lanes. 

The Indiana Department of Transportation closed I-265 East, between Charlestown Road and I-65, early on Wednesday morning when the sinkhole was discovered.

Natalie Garrett, with INDOT, said there were reports on Tuesday night about a large pothole on the interstate.

Indiana State Police Sgt. Carey Huls shared photos of the large sinkhole, near the 5-mile marker. 

A deadly crash happened within a few miles of the sinkhole on Wednesday morning as well. 

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