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That Sinking Feeling at Suwanee and Miami Streets

Sink hole at Suwanee and Miami Streets
Park Forest Public Works discovered a sink hole near Miami and Suwanee Streets in November 2011. (Photo: VOPF)

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Monday of this week there was a need to do an emergency water and sewer repair in the intersection of Suwanee and Miami Streets. As Public Works crews began to dig into the street on this issue, a huge sink hole was discovered.

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Looking at the picture, your jaw might drop.

This gaping hole was protected on the surface only by the thick layer of asphalt covering it.

“It is amazing that a heavy vehicle did not collapse it over the years,” said Village Manager Tom Mick.

The repair work has since been carried out.

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