Most eastbound lanes of Highway 90 will remain closed through Memorial Day weekend, officials say

A large sinkhole shut down the main lanes of westbound Highway 90 on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Repairs began around noon on the collapsed sewer line. A large sinkhole shut down the main lanes of westbound Highway 90 on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Repairs began around noon on the collapsed sewer line. Photo: SAWS Photo: SAWS Image 1 of / 11 Caption Close Most eastbound lanes of Highway 90 will remain closed through Memorial Day weekend, officials say 1 / 11 Back to Gallery

A sinkhole that shut down Highway 90 for several days in April is still plaguing motorists as crews shut down the roadway again for more repairs. The lanes will remain closed through Memorial Day Weekend, according to San Antonio Water System officials.

The San Antonio Water System announced the closure of the eastbound lanes of Highway 90 near Hunt Lane on Tuesday afternoon.

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The highway was initially shut down on April 23, after a sewer line broke and caused a sinkhole.

Crews worked around the clock, but the highway remained closed for a few days before it was deemed safe for motorists again.

On Wednesday, water system officials posted a video of the ongoing repairs to update residents on the closure. Officials said the condition of the pipe warranted the closure.

Crews have to cut a square across the highway to fix the pipe before repaving the roadway.

One access road lane will be open for morning rush hour on Thursday.

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