Sinkhole shuts runway at LaGuardia Airport, delaying flights, Port Authority warns
A sinkhole has caused the shutdown of a runway at LaGuardia Airport, leading to flight delays. The Port Authority is conducting repairs and expects disruptions due to both the sinkhole and incoming thunderstorms. Travelers are advised to prepare for potential cancellations as the busy Memorial Day travel period approaches.
- ▪A sinkhole was identified near Runway 4/22 during a routine inspection.
- ▪Emergency crews are onsite to assess and repair the damage.
- ▪Travelers should anticipate delays and cancellations due to the sinkhole and thunderstorms.
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A sinkhole at New York's LaGuardia Airport shut down a runway on Wednesday and is set to delay flights, local officials said.The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey said it was conducting a daily inspection of the airfield earlier Wednesday when "crews identified a sinkhole near Runway 4/22." "The runway was immediately shut down, and emergency construction and engineering crews are onsite to determine the cause and complete necessary repairs as quickly and safely as possible," the Port Authority said in a statement. It said travelers should expect delays and cancellations, with thunderstorms expected also expected to roll in Wednesday.
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