Published Jul 17, 2025Last updated 1 hour ago 1 minute readArticle contentA section of Hollis Street in downtown Halifax remains closed to large vehicles after a sinkhole developed Thursday morning. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentHalifax Police initially closed the section of the road between Duke and Prince streets shortly after 7:30 a.m., but an hour later reopened it to passenger vehicles, but not tractor-trailers or transit buses. Article contentArticle contentThose vehicles were detoured at Upper Water Street onto Cogswell. Article contentHalifax Water was on scene to assess and repair the issue. Article contentPedestrian and bicycle traffic was not affected. Article contentArticle content
Sinkhole closes section of downtown Halifax road to some traffic
