Ground Collapse Causes Sinkhole Near Lakeside

The large sinkhole opened up on a road just off I-8 in Lakeside

A water line break created a sinkhole near Lakeside early Tuesday.

Water began flooding the eastbound lane of Ridge Hill Road near Lake Jennings Park Road around 5:30 a.m. The location is just east of Interstate 8 near Olde Highway 80.

CHP officers called Helix Water Department whose crews were already busy with a water main break in La Mesa.

Workers at the scene told NBC 7 San Diego the area is serviced by Padre Dam Water District.

The California Highway Patrol put up cones to alert drivers to the damaged section of road.

Check back for updates to this developing story. 

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