Mayor Ewing says repairs to 16th street sinkhole will take months once started

Three to six months, that is how long Mayor John Ewing Jr. says repairs could take for the 16th Street sinkhole, once all parties agree on repairs and the schedule.

  • Mayor Ewing says it could take 3 to 6 months to repair the sinkhole once all parties agree on the repairs and the schedule.
  • Repairs would start with removing the pavement. Then the excavation and waterproofing of the Regis building’s foundation.
  • Ewing says a letter outlining a schedule that Public Works put together was sent to the attorney representing the Regis and Farnam 1600 buildings, asking for a response by early next week.

BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:Molly: “If I told you this could potentially be here through the rest of the year, what are your thoughts?”

“Another sinkhole party,” said neighbor Yenice Heyward. “Honestly, I think it is a very poor effort,” said neighbor Zee Mhlanga.

Ewing says he understands the frustration…

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