Sinkhole in Castle Hill. Pic: Paul King
CASTLE Hill will reopen 'shortly' after a sinkhole caused chaos on the road earlier in the month as a result of stormy weather.
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The huge hole appeared on June 10 and the road was late closed off.
Following investigations, Reading Borough Council (RBC) has revealed the reason for the damage to be a failed surface water sewer caused by heavy rainfall.
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A spokesman from RBC said: "The Highways Team are now reinstating and will fully reopen the road shortly."
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