UPDATE: FRIDAY 9/8/2023 8:52 p.m.

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Springs Utilities said a water main break is being repaired in the area where the sinkhole formed earlier on Friday.

Springs Utilities said the road will be down to one lane until Sunday, Sept. 10, between Byron Drive and Whittier Drive. They asked that drivers in the area slow down in cone zones and watch for crews.

  • Truck stuck in sinkhole on South Murray Boulevard
    Courtesy: Colorado Springs Fire Department
  • Water main break South Murray Boulevard
    Courtesy: Colorado Springs Utilities
FRIDAY 9/8/2023 5:52 p.m.

The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) is responding to a large sinkhole on South Murray Boulevard south of Platte Avenue.

CSFD is urging travelers to plan an alternate route if you must head that direction, as the sinkhole can be seen in accompanying photos and videos spewing water onto the road. A truck is also seen stuck in the sinkhole.

The sinkhole is in the northbound lanes of Murray Boulevard near Byron Drive, CSFD said.

If you can’t avoid the area, CSFD said fire crews will be on scene, and drivers should utilize slower speeds and watch for emergency personnel.