Sinkhole Opens Under Semi-Truck, Causing Major Road Closure in NW Miami-Dade
A small sinkhole opened beneath a semi-truck in NW Miami-Dade, causing a major road closure on NW 79th Street between 27th and 32nd Avenue.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, September 16, 2026 — A significant disruption occurred in NW Miami-Dade when a sinkhole unexpectedly opened beneath a semi-truck. The incident led to a major road closure affecting traffic on NW 79th Street.
The sinkhole formed in NW Miami-Dade, specifically underneath a semi-truck. The exact date and time of the incident were not immediately available.
As a result of the sinkhole’s appearance and its impact on the roadway, authorities initiated a major road closure. NW 79th Street has been closed to traffic in the section between 27th Avenue and 32nd Avenue. The duration of this closure was not specified.
Further details regarding the size of the sinkhole, the trucking company involved, the nature of the truck’s cargo, or the condition of the driver were not provided. Information concerning the cause of the sinkhole, or any ongoing repair efforts, was also not immediately released.
Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes to avoid the affected area. The closure is expected to cause significant delays for commuters and commercial traffic passing through the region.
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