Phoenix intersection reopens after sinkhole causes weeks-long closure

PHOENIX — A Phoenix intersection has reopened after a sinkhole caused by record rainfall led to its closure earlier this month.

UPDATE – the intersection at 35th Ave & Cactus Rd is now OPEN (please note minimal traffic lane restrictions will follow for final repair touches) #PHXtraffic

— PHX Street Trans. (@PHXStreetTrans) October 17, 2018

Monica Hernandez with the city of Phoenix said Cactus Road and 35th Avenue reopened Tuesday after crews finished repairing a storm drain.

The intersection was initially closed on Oct. 2 after rain from Tropical Depression Rosa moved through the Valley.

Heads up! @phoenixpolice is directing traffic around a sinkhole that opened up in the middle of 35th Avenue and Cactus. #abc15wx pic.twitter.com/2WVGxizpY7

— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) October 2, 2018

More than 2.3 inches of rain had fallen that day, making it the wettest October day on record and the eighth-wettest day ever.

Hernandez said crews will complete final touches, but did not have a specific date or time when that would take place.

The latest information about emergency closures can be found on the city’s website.

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