Sinkhole closes main route through town

RIPLEY, W.Va . (WSAZ) -

UPDATED 11/2/25:

Jackson County 911 has confirmed that the bridge on Route 21 has reopened Saturday evening.

West Virginia 511 reported the damage was from a sinkhole near Sycamore Creek Road.

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We have a traffic alert for drivers who use Route 21 near North Church Street in the town of Ripley.

According to the Ripley Police Department, the bridge on Route 21 is temporarily closed due to damages reported on Thursday night.

West Virginia 511 reports that the damage is from a sinkhole near Sycamore Creek Road. It is affecting both the northbound and southbound lanes.

Jackson County 911 reports that the bridge will remain closed Thursday night and for most of the day on Friday.

Drivers will not be able to enter or exit town on Route 21 until further notice.

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