FEDERALSBURG, MD - The Town of Federalsburg has announced the temporary closure of a portion of Maple Avenue due to a sinkhole caused by a sewer main issue.
According to a Town of Federalsburg Facebook post shared Tuesday, January 30th, an emergency crew responded to reports of the sinkhole on Maple Ave Tuesday morning. The cause was determined to be an issue with the sewer main, the Town said.
On Wednesday, January 31st, the Town of Federalsburg shared an update that the problem was discovered to be a break in the sewer line, which is about 12 feet deep. Repairs were underway and the Town says the contractor anticipates finishing the work Wednesday evening.
The Town of Federalsburg says no services to residents will be affected while the repair is conducted.
The 300 block of Maple Avenue will be closed during repairs, and drivers are asked to avoid the area.