Water main break prompts large hole on road near Coconut Grove

Officers issue traffic alert at 27th Avenue near South Dixie Highway

MIAMI ā€“ A water main break prompted a large hole on a highly trafficked area of 27th Avenue on Thursday afternoon near Miamiā€™s Coconut Grove Metrorail Station.

The large hole on Southwest 27th Avenueā€™s northbound lanes at the intersection of Southwest 27th Terrace and Southwest 28th Lane was affecting traffic in the area, according to the Miami Police Department.

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A Miami-Dade County public works crew and Miami police officers surrounded the enclosed area, which was steps away from South Dixie Highway.


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