City of Austin crews closed a stretch of East 10th Street on Thursday morning after a storm drain pipe failure opened a small sinkhole.
Workers cordoned off the 100 block of E. 10th to keep drivers and pedestrians away while they stabilized the site. Metal plates were installed over the opening by late morning, allowing the street to reopen. Nearby curbside parking spots remain off-limits but were expected to return to use later on Thursday, officials said.
Permanent repairs to the damaged storm drain will come later, but the timeline depends on weather conditions. City staff said they expect to release more details after the Thanksgiving holiday, once forecasted storms move out and crews are better able to assess the area…