City of Lawton gives timeline on sinkhole construction

KSWO.com By Seth Marsicano September 17, 2023

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Lawton has temporarily filled in a sinkhole on 14th and Bell caused by an old sewer main breaking. “The top of the pipe had gotten real thin and with the little bit of rain we’ve had in the last few days the water softened the soil above it,” said Rusty Whisenhunt, the director of public utilities. “The pipe cracked and the top fell in on the pipe. And as it fell in the flow of the water caused the dirt to pull in; which left a void underneath the concrete.” When combined with the weight of a trash truck, the road caved in. Officials said replacement parts have now been ordered.

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