For the past few days, neighbors/passersby have kept us updated on the sinkhole next to the Fairmount/Forest traffic circle (map). After getting a note late this afternoon saying it’s grown significantly since the original report, we went out for another look and also called SDOT to ask about their plans. Marybeth Turner on the SDOT media team hasn’t able to track someone down for an update on the official plan yet, but did tell us that they’ll send an emergency crew out tonight to re-evaluate it, since it’s growing. (One person we talked with while in the neighborhood told us he had called about it and been told it was Seattle Public Utilities‘ problem.) We’ll keep following up. Good idea to avoid that area if you can, even though it’s cordoned off – that’s right at the south, uphill end of Fairmount, through the ravine. (Added) For perspective looking into it, here’s a photo Craig took this afternoon:
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