So they repaired the road where it caved in
but it'll keep happening. It caved because there's a cavern under it, it wasn't due to a water main break...
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Tumbleweed · F
@ArishMell Cavern underneath!
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@Tumbleweed Yes - I wondered what sort.
The twon of Ripon, in NE England, has occasionally suffered similar collapses, into natural cavities about 100 feet (I think I was told) further down. In other places, old mines have caused problems.
The twon of Ripon, in NE England, has occasionally suffered similar collapses, into natural cavities about 100 feet (I think I was told) further down. In other places, old mines have caused problems.
Tumbleweed · F
@ArishMell Oh!! I'm sorry, a natural one.
Tumbleweed · F
@ArishMell I was there again today & they hadn't paved it yet, just packed it with gravel & now it's covered with thick ice & snow!
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@Tumbleweed Well, I hope they were sure of what lies below the gravel!
Tumbleweed · F
@ArishMell They know I'm sure. This isn't the first time it's happened...