ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ala. —

A large sinkhole along Highway 231 near Pell City, Alabama, has opened multiple times since July, causing concern for drivers in St. Clair County as the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) works to find a permanent fix.

The sinkhole is dangerously close to the road, with patchwork visible in the northbound lane. ALDOT warns that the sinkhole could open again.

Laura Kohler, who drives past the sinkhole, said, "I don't want to be around it." She tries to avoid the area but must drive past it when heading to Pell City. Kohler added, "Part of the road is caved in."

Jason Thrasher drives over the sinkhole for work. Both Kohler and Thrasher find the sight frightening. "Very concerning because you don't know how big it's gonna get the next time it opens up,"

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