Hole Opens in South Second Street in Plainfield; Road Reopens After DPW Repair
Maria Torres · Union County Life
A hole several feet wide appeared in the roadway on South Second Street in Plainfield just east of Grant Avenue on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, shortly after 4 p.m. The opening, roughly 3 feet across, was located in the eastbound lane, creating an immediate traffic hazard.
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The Plainfield Department of Public Works responded quickly to the emergency. At approximately 5:30 p.m., DPW crews arrived and covered the hole with a steel road plate. This action prompted the closure of South Second Street between Grant Avenue and Spooner Avenue while the emergency repair was being completed.
By 7 p.m., the street had reopened to traffic. The steel plate remains covering the opening, and a DPW barricade marks the area to alert drivers to the repair site.
No injuries or vehicle damage were reported as a result of the hole. The cause of the opening was not immediately known at the time of reporting.
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FAQ
Q: What happened on South Second Street in Plainfield?
A: A hole approximately 3 feet across appeared in the eastbound lane on South Second Street just east of Grant Avenue on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at approximately 4:00 PM.
Q: How did Plainfield respond to the road hole?
A: The Plainfield Department of Public Works arrived at approximately 5:30 PM and covered the hole with a steel road plate. The street was reopened by 7:00 PM.
Q: Was South Second Street closed?
A: Yes. South Second Street was closed between Grant Avenue and Spooner Avenue from approximately 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM while DPW completed the emergency repair.
Q: Was anyone injured?
A: No injuries were reported as a result of the road hole.
Q: What caused the hole?
A: The cause of the hole was not immediately known at the time of reporting.
Q: Is the street open now?
A: Yes. South Second Street reopened to traffic by 7:00 PM on August 5 with a steel plate covering the hole and a DPW barricade marking the area.
Q: Is that a permanent repair?
A: The steel plate is a temporary emergency repair. Permanent repair status has not been announced.
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