According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, the north and southbound lanes of U.S. 51 are closed because of a sinkhole approximately ... The IDOT road closure map shows U.S. 51 closed ...

What causes sinkholes? Traffic nightmares worsen as new sinkhole opened on Rt 80 - shutting down traffic in both directions.

A giant sinkhole discovered in southern Illinois may threaten the integrity of a nearby road. The sinkhole was first discovered on Thursday near Illinois Route 185 between Hillsboro and Coffeen ...