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City staff flag large Woodman median sinkhole; CIPP repair under consideration and emergency meeting possible

Riverside City Council · March 17, 2026
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Summary

Public service staff reported a 6-foot-diameter sinkhole in the Woodman median caused by a rusted 32-inch corrugated pipe; staff said a cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) contractor is evaluating feasibility and may request an emergency council meeting to authorize immediate repair to avoid lane closures.

Public Service Director Beth Moore told council that heavy spring rains exposed a significant sinkhole in the Woodman median north of Burkhart. Staff showed photos and said the corrugated 32-inch pipe appears largely rusted away in spots and…

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