Sinkhole appears in Warminster
A resident marked it with a flag
A sinkhole has opened on a street in Warminster and Wiltshire Council is looking into it.
Town councillor Mark Carter, raised the alarm on Sunday, June 14 after the sinkhole appeared, at the junction of Pound Street and Pound Row.
Meanwhile, a helpful resident marked the hole with a flag, to stop motorists from driving over it.
However, highways chiefs said there was no immediate danger to motorists and did not feel it necessary to close the road.
Wiltshire Council’s cabinet member for highways, Councillor Martin Smith, said: “We are aware of the issue reported at the junction of Pound Street and Pound Row in Warminster and have instructed our contractors to attend the site in order to investigate and carry out repairs.
“A repair team has been arranged to complete a permanent fix. If the defect proves more complex, a temporary repair will be made to ensure the area is safe, followed by a full repair as soon as possible.
“A road closure has not been required at this stage, but traffic management will be put in place if needed. The cause and size of the defect will be confirmed following a full site assessment.”
“We will continue to monitor the situation closely and complete any necessary remedial work as quickly as possible to minimise disruption.”