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Crews continue making repairs to water main rupture in Opa-locka which triggered sinkhole
By Litzy Grijalba at WSVN 7 News
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
Crews continue to work to repair a ruptured water main in Opa-Locka. A box truck got stuck in the hole on Wednesday when they ground opened up in the middle of the street off Northwest 135th Street and 42nd Avenue. The driver wasn’t hurt.
Key takeaway A box truck got stuck in the hole on Wednesday when they ground opened up in the middle of the street off Northwest 135th Street and 42nd Avenue.
Why this matters in The Miami
The water main rupture in Opa-locka that triggered a sinkhole is a stark reminder of the aging infrastructure in Miami -Dade County. As crews work to repair the damage, residents in surrounding neighborhoods like Little Havana and Wynwood may be wondering if their own water mains are due for maintenance. The fact that a box truck got stuck in the hole off Northwest 135th Street and 42nd Avenue shows just how severe the damage can be when these pipes fail. With Miami's location in a hurricane-prone area and its struggles with sea-level rise, the integrity of its water infrastructure is crucial to preventing more catastrophic events. As the city continues to grow and develop, particularly in areas like Brickell and Miami Beach, it's crucial that the county prioritizes investing in its infrastructure to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Category: miami ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
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What is this story about? Crews continue to work to repair a ruptured water main in Opa-Locka. A box truck got stuck in the hole on Wednesday when they ground opened up in the middle of the street off Northwest 135th Street and 42nd Avenue. The driver wasn’t hurt.
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