Travelers in Garfield Heights faced an unexpected detour as city officials announced the closure of McCracken Road at the intersections of 126th & Claremont due to a perilous void lurking beneath the street. A leak has been reported to have caused a significant, 5-foot gap under the road, a hazardous condition that prompted immediate action. Commuters have been advised to use Henry Road as an alternative route while the water department scrambles to ascertain the source of the issue.
According to a social media post from The City of Garfield Heights, efforts are currently underway to deal with the situation, although no timeline has been provided on when the road will reopen as the water department works diligently to locate the leak and assess the full scope of the road damage, which could potentially extend beyond the immediate area of the void…