SINKHOLE ON WELSH ROAD

Sinkhole shuts down Welsh Road in Montgomery Township following water main break

PennDOT says the 20-inch main ruptured, forcing urgent repairs that will take all week

Managing Editor

Monday, May 19, 2025

A sinkhole opened in the middle of Welsh Road Monday morning, forcing authorities to close the roadway between Stump Road and Gwynedd Lea Drive for at least the remainder of the week.

The sinkhole was caused by the rupture of a 20-inch water main, which undermined the road’s structural integrity. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has stated that repair work is expected to continue throughout the week.

Motorists are urged to seek alternate routes as crews work to assess the damage and complete necessary repairs.

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Tony Di Domizio

Tony Di Domizio is the Managing Editor of NorthPennNow, PerkValleyNow, and CentralBucksNow. Email him at [email protected]. He holds a degree in English/Professional Writing and Electronic Media. He went on to serve as a reporter and editor for various news organizations, including Lansdale Patch/AOL and The Reporter in Lansdale. A fourth-generation Lansdalian and descendant of southern Italian fervor, he has interviewed Jesse Spano, as well as the co-creator of The Joker (before his death. By the way, he LOVED Heath Ledger's performance), and is two degrees of separation from The King (of Rock).