Houston traffic: East Freeway sinkhole expected to cause dayslong shutdown

Massive sinkhole on Houston freeway shuts down multiple lanes

A massive sinkhole on Interstate 10 in Houston has shut down multiple lanes. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann has the latest. 

HOUSTON - TxDOT is warning drivers that a days-long shutdown is expected for Houston's East Freeway due to a sinkhole.

Houston traffic: East Freeway sinkhole, shutdown

What we know:

I-10 East Freeway eastbound at Federal Road is closed off, and one westbound lane is impacted, according to the City of Houston.

According to Texas Department of Transportation in Houston, crews are making progress on I-10 East Freeway near Normandy. 

Officials said TxDOT crews are working with City of Houston Public Works crews to determine the exact location of the water main leak. 

TxDOT officials said the goal is to fix the leak issue, then TxDOT crews can begin repairing the roadway. 

Pumps are currently on site to remove the excess water. 

TxDOT told FOX 26 that parts of the freeway could be closed off for several days.

What we don't know:

There is no timetable on when the highway will reopen, according to TxDOT.