BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It looks like crews working to repair the sinkhole in downtown Baltimore have some more work ahead of them after storms Wednesday backed up the storm drain system.
Engineers are checking the underground storm drain system at Howard and Pratt streets after the severe downpour Wednesday night, the city’s Department of Public Works reported.
READ MORE: Maryland Weather: A Cold Front Sweeps In As Severe Thunderstorm Watch EndsEngineers are today checking the underground storm drain system at Howard/Pratt that backed up after last night's severe downpour. Another pump has been added to the first 3 so we can channel the water away and proceed with necessary long-term fixes. pic.twitter.com/yLzjfpLGCu
— BaltimoreDPW (@BaltimoreDPW) July 18, 2019
Another pump was added to the first three pumps to help remove the water quickly so the crews can proceed with the original repairs caused by a storm last week.
Repairs are expected to continue for weeks and city officials are concerned about traffic as a weekend full of events approaches.
READ MORE: Waterfront Partnership Of Baltimore Offers Free Exercise Classes Along Inner HarborWith Orioles Home Series, Artscape And A Sinkhole, Downtown Traffic Will Be Rough This Weekend
A heatwave also continues in the region — with temps expected to be 99 degrees Friday and 102 degrees Saturday.
MORE NEWS: Five People Shot Within An Hour On East Side Of Baltimore SundayAt the Howard/Pratt sinkhole we continue to stabilize the area so we can make repairs to the 36-inch storm drain. We're also preparing to repair the water and sewer mains, and other conduits.
Our timeline has not changed. We're figuring out ways to keep making progress.— BaltimoreDPW (@BaltimoreDPW) July 18, 2019
