WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) — A new traffic pattern is temporarily in place on Hopeman Parkway in Waynesboro due to the possibility of a sinkhole.

The detour near Parkway Village Apartments is from King Avenue southeast towards Delphine Avenue.

Temporary signals have been placed to facilitate traffic in one direction at a time.

Public Works expects to complete all investigative and remediation work associated with the potential sinkhole by March 21st.

Waynesboro officials ask drivers to follow all detour signs and directions and avoid the area if possible.