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Sinkhole Shuts Major Airport Runway

Passengers have been warned to expect delays.

New York’s LaGuardia Airport has shut one of its runways after a sinkhole was discovered nearby. It was found on Wednesday, when officials conducted their morning inspections, leaving them with the challenge of identifying the problem and figuring out how to fix it. New York’s Port Authority said passengers should “Expect delays and cancellations,” adding that the problem was likely only to get worse with bad weather expected. “At approximately 11 a.m., the Port Authority was conducting its daily morning inspection of LaGuardia’s airfield when crews identified a sinkhole near Runway 4/22,” the airport said in a statement on X. “The runway was immediately shut down, and emergency construction and engineering crews are on-site to determine the cause and complete necessary repairs as quickly and safely as possible. The Port Authority is in close communication with airlines and airport partners and will continue providing updates as conditions evolve. Travelers should expect delays and cancellations, particularly with forecast thunderstorms expected later today, and are strongly encouraged to check directly with their airlines for the latest flight status information.” LaGuardia is built on land reclaimed from its surrounding bays.