DAVENPORT, Iowa — A detour is available on East Locust Street in Davenport after part of the road had to be closed because of sinkholes.
On Saturday, June 26 multiple sinkholes started opening on the eastbound lane between Woodland Avenue and Kenwood Avenue, just north of Mckinley Elementary School.
Davenport Public Works said both eastbound lanes had to be closed because the sinkholes started creeping across the road. Westbound lanes remain open.
While working to repair the sinkholes, crews determined they were caused by several broken sewer and lead water lines.
Crews are working to repair them, but they believe there could issues in other areas. They have started inspecting the nearby roadway, but say water from the broken lines is slowing the process.
The City of Davenport asks the public be patient, as they expect it to take until early to mid-July for the street to reopen completely.
The city is working with property owners affected by the breaks and are making temporary potable water connections available.