I-44 will remain closed 'through at least next weekend' because of large sinkhole

Interstate 44 in St. Louis remains closed through at least next weekend following a large sinkhole that formed on Saturday. The incident was caused by a water main break on Friday night. St. Louis Water Department employees are currently excavating the pavement to evaluate and repair the site. Authorities have requested that people avoid the area for their own safety while the necessary repair activities continue to address the highway shutdown.