Fresh pictures show extent of Brownhills sinkhole as investigations continue
The council has urged motorists to continue following signed diversion routes
Fresh pictures have revealed the extent of the sinkhole which has forced the closure of part of a Black Country high street, with engineers continuing to investigate what caused the collapse.
The sinkhole, which opened up on High Street in Brownhills, remained cordoned off over the weekend while specialist teams worked at the scene. Temporary traffic management measures and diversions are still in place, affecting motorists and bus services passing through the town.
On Friday, June 26 a spokesperson for Walsall Council said the authority is working alongside partner agencies as investigations continue.
They said: "Severn Trent Water are on site at the sinkhole on High Street, Brownhills, carrying out ongoing investigations to establish the cause of the collapse.
"While this work is under way, temporary traffic management measures and diversions remain in place."
The council has urged motorists to continue following signed diversion routes while engineers assess the ground conditions and determine what repairs are required.
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