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Sinkhole closes Cherry Road
An officer was caught in the sinkhole. According to a post by Rio Rancho Police Department, the officer was unharmed. However, the vehicle was badly damaged.
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Update 12:00 p.m. March 24- The water main break repair work has been completed. Cherry Rd will remain closed in both directions between Penasco Road and Unser Frontage Road until permanent roadway repair work can be performed. A date has not yet been determined. Detour signs are in place.
RIO RANCHO — The Rio Rancho Police Department is recommending people seek alternative routes in the area of Cherry Road Sunday.
"Westbound Cherry from Unser Boulevard is currently shut down due to a sinkhole. Please seek alternate routes," an alert from RRPD states.
A social media post by RRPD adds there was a water main break that caused the disruption in traffic.
The city of Rio Rancho posted that the break happened at around 6 a.m. and crews are working to resolve the issue. It states the estimated repair time is about 16-20 hours.
It added that water pressure may be low to none for a "limited number of customers in the area".
The recommended alternate route is Pine Road.
Information will be provided as it becomes available.
