Sinkhole oregon
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Highway 22 in Yamhill County remains closed after heavy rain eroded the highway and created a sinkhole.

The highway is closed about 2.5 miles east of Dolph Junction in Yamhill County.

The sinkhole stretches across the highway and is believed to be five feet deep.

Engineers for the Oregon Department of Transportation are assessing the roadway damage in an effort to expedite repairs. An emergency contract may be awarded in the next several days and repairs could be underway late this week.

In addition, a hazardous materials crew will need to remove diesel that spilled from the ruptured fuel tank of a semi that went into the sinkhole earlier this morning. Until the roadway is repaired, travelers should plan on using or 18 as an alternate route.