Instant Alert: It took less than a week to fix this massive sinkhole in Japan

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   It took less than a week to fix this massive sinkhole in Japan by Darren Weaver on Nov 17, 2016, 9:41 AM On November 9th, construction in Fukuoka City, Japan created an enormous sinkhole that swallowed up a five-lane street. While massive sinkholes seem to be popping up everywhere lately, what's impressive about the one in Fukuoka, is how quickly the city managed fix the problem. In just one week, the city was able to fill in the hole with 247,000 cubic feet of dirt, repair damages to their underground utilities, and re-pave the road. Follow Tech Insider: On Facebook   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011