Large hole in roadway closes Highway 18 near Kermit, no timeline for repairs

KERMIT, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A portion of South State Highway 18 is closed after a large hole formed in the roadway, creating a "serious hazard", according to the Winkler County Sheriff’s Office. As of 8:50 a.m., December 5, the closure is affecting northbound traffic about one mile south of Kermit, near mile marker 331. Deputies said [...]