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Portion of East Rensselaer Street closed due to sink hole

Portion of East Rensselaer Street closed due to sink hole

City crews work on a sink hole that appeared in the 100 block of East Rensselaer Street Tuesday afternoon. Photo: Crawford County Now/Krystal Smalley


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The city of Bucyrus announced that the 100 block of East Rensselaer Street will be closed immediately from the alley east to Walnut Street due to the development of a sink hole.

The sink hole appeared Tuesday afternoon. The city advises drivers to use caution while traveling in this area and appreciates citizens’ cooperation while the road is repaired.

The city’s mill and pave project began this week on Rensselaer Street.

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