A large hole opened Saturday on Gold Hill Road , also known as S.C. 460 in the Fort Mill area, drawing a police response and raising concerns about road safety along one of York County’s busiest corridors.
The hole, described by witnesses as a significant opening in the roadway consistent with a sinkhole, appeared in front of the New York Butcher Shoppe on Gold Hill Road. Officers were on scene as of the time of this report.
Gold Hill Road carries heavy commuter traffic between Tega Cay, Fort Mill, and the Interstate 77 interchange at Exit 88, making any lane disruption a concern for tens of thousands of daily drivers in the region.
It was not immediately clear what caused the hole to open, though sinkholes along heavily developed corridors are often linked to aging stormwater infrastructure, underground erosion, or utility line failure. No injuries have been reported at this time.
SCDOT has not yet issued a statement on the incident. It is unknown whether any lanes have been closed or whether a full road closure is anticipated
Drivers in the area are urged to use caution and seek alternate routes until officials can assess the extent of the damage.
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
