The photo is proof of the $1.5 million disappearing act. A little over a month after the earth opened up in Leadville, traffic is once again traveling along U.S. 24 near Tennessee Pass.
The Colorado Department of Transportation the gaping hole in the ground on July 9th and repair work to cost $1.5 million began July 18th.
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But this wasn鈥檛 just your average sinkhole. As we , at an estimated 100ft the hole uncovered a part of Colorado鈥檚 past revealing a long forgotten and collapse railroad tunnel.
C-DOT was successful in reopening the road before the start of the 2nd annual . Bikers are to ride along U.S. 24 on Thursday, August 24th.
