Nightmare for commuters as giant sinkhole opens up on major inner-city road
- Heavy delays expected on Brisbane’s Coronation Dr after 1.5m sinkhole opened
- Only left citybound lane was open on major road, with repair timeline unclear
- Government authorities urged drivers to proceed with caution through the area
Authorities expect heavy delays on roads into Brisbane this morning after a sinkhole opened on a crucial inner west artery on Thursday morning.
The sinkhole, which is about 1.5m wide and of unknown depth, was discovered in the early hours of Thursday morning and has led to the closure of two lanes on Coronation Dr near Land St in Auchenflower.
Brisbane commuters could face major delays this morning after a sinkhole opened on an inner-city road. Two lanes have been closed on Coronation Dr in Auchenflower
The sinkhole, which is about 1.5m wide and of unknown depth, was discovered in the early hours of Thursday morning
Only the left lane was open citybound on the major road, with the timeline for repairs unclear.
All outbound lanes remained open.
The Queensland Department of Major Roads and Transport urged drivers to proceed with caution through the area on its website.
The department has been contacted for comment.