# Sinkhole Closes Major Road Near UPMC | Pittsburgh News

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Podcast: [Pittsburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439)
Published: 2026-07-06T03:06:21+00:00
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## Resource

A massive sinkhole has erupted near UPMC Passavant in McCandless Township, forcing PennDOT to shut down Cumberland Road in both directions between Babcock Boulevard and Cumberland Woods Drive. Residents and commuters are scrambling for detours, while officials scramble to assess if the hospital’s operations are affected. No timeline for repairs or stabilization has been released yet — this is a major disruption with more updates coming. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/145475935b07c4b8

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