On May 30, 2026, multiple sinkholes were reported on Flatlands Avenue in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. The incidents have caused significant traffic disruptions and raised safety concerns among residents and local officials.
According to the New York City Department of Transportation, at least three sinkholes appeared along a one-mile stretch of Flatlands Avenue between East 80th Street and East 93rd Street. The largest sinkhole measured approximately 10 feet in diameter and 8 feet deep, exposing underground utility lines.
City officials have closed the affected sections of Flatlands Avenue to vehicular and pedestrian traffic while crews assess the damage and begin repairs. The cause of the sinkholes is under investigation, but preliminary reports suggest aging infrastructure and recent heavy rainfall may have contributed to the ground collapse.
Local residents expressed frustration over the recurring issue, with some noting that similar sinkholes have appeared in the area in recent years. The city has not provided a timeline for when the road will fully reopen.
