Dublin City Council has “made the area safe” in Sandymount where a sinkhole appeared earlier today.

It happened around 4.30 in the roadway on Sandymount Green.

The council was called shortly thereafter and mobilised a Maintenance Services Division crew to inspect the hole and surrounding runway.

Following reports of a sink hole in Sandymount Green earlier, we mobilised an on-call crew. After inspection, we have now completed a temporary repair. Further inspections will be carried out tomorrow to determine the cause and a permanent repair of the roadway arranged. pic.twitter.com/ihMQHPUL4j

— Dublin City Council (@DubCityCouncil) April 10, 2024

In a statement to Newstalk, they said the road is now safe once again.

“Following inspection, this crew has completed a temporary repair and has made the area safe,” they said.

“Further investigations will be carried out tomorrow in order to determine the underlying cause that resulted in the formation of the sinkhole.

“A permanent repair of the roadway will be arranged thereafter.”

Main image: The sinkhole has been covered up. Image: Dublin City Council/ X