Sinkhole: The hole opened up near traffic lights on Woodward Road, Dagenham
Barking and Dagenham MPS
Jamie Bullen26 September 2016
Police have shut an east London road after a “growing” sinkhole opened up in the middle of the carriageway.
Officers said Woodward Road in Dagenham had been closed in both directions afer the hole emerged near a set of traffic lights.
The road has been taped off while buses have been diverted,
Barking and Dagenham police tweeted: “Please be aware, Woodward Rd is closed in both directions between Ellerton Rd and Lodge Ave due to a growing sink hole in the road.”
Some buses were earlier diverted away from Woodward Road on Monday following a burst water main.
The Standard has contacted police for further details.
