EAGLE, Idaho — Floating Feather Road is fully closed between Eagle Road and Ballantyne Lane as crews investigate and repair a sinkhole that formed beneath the westbound lane Wednesday night.
The surface opening of the sinkhole measured about 3 feet across, but the void beneath stretches roughly 7 feet. Veolia Water crews initially applied a temporary patch and rerouted traffic, but further evaluation prompted a full closure to begin permanent repairs.
The cause of the sinkhole is still under investigation. A water main break earlier this week in the same area may be related, and Veolia crews are continuing to evaluate the site.
Watch to hear about the ongoing issue in this area:
"We appreciate the public's patience as Veolia crews work to assess and conduct repairs as safely and efficiently as possible," said Madeline Wyatt, manager of communications and community relations for Veolia in a press release. "We ask that people respect the closure and the work zone, and avoid approaching the site for their safety and the safety of our crews."
The road is closed to all vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic. Commuters should use Ballantyne Lane or Eagle Road to Beacon Light Road.
The duration of the closure is unknown. Officials hope to reopen the road before the start of the school year, depending on the extent of damage under the surface.
Veolia is coordinating with the Ada County Highway District, which is monitoring road conditions and supporting detour management.
Idaho News 6 will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
