BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A massive pothole has forced a closure of a portion of Golden State Avenue in Bakersfield.

Caltrans said northbound traffic on Golden State Avenue is closed at F Street for emergency repairs after a large pot hole developed in the roadway. The damaged portion of the road is just south of the Airport Drive exit.

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According to the California Highway Patrol’s Traffic Incident Information Page, a large pot hole was reported in the area just after 5:30 p.m. Multiple drivers reported hitting a pot hole, damaging their vehicles.

One report described the pot hole as being 2 feet wide and 8 feet deep.

Drivers are asked to look for an alternate route through the area.

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