Sinkhole Forces Closure of Gaither Road in Statesville
A sinkhole in Statesville, Iredell County, has caused the closure of Gaither Road between Tonewood Drive and Radio Road. City Water crews are responding to assess the damage, and drivers are advised to seek alternate routes.
Charlotte, NC, August 9, 2026 —
Statesville, NC – Gaither Road in Statesville has been closed to traffic due to a sinkhole that has emerged in the roadway. The closure affects the section of Gaither Road between Tonewood Drive and Radio Road.
City Water crews have been dispatched to the scene and are currently assessing the extent of the damage caused by the sinkhole. The duration of the closure and the specific cause of the sinkhole were not immediately available.
Motorists are being advised to use alternate routes to avoid the affected area. Detour information was not provided in the initial announcement regarding the closure.
Further updates on the repair status and the reopening of Gaither Road are expected as the assessment by City Water crews progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Alianna Kendall-Brooks on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.
