Highway 1053 Closure Scheduled Wednesday for Sinkhole Repairs
Highway 1053 near Fort Stockton will be closed all day Wednesday, September 30th, for repairs to a sinkhole located approximately 10 miles south of Imperial. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes.
Odessa Midland, TX, September 28, 2026 — A section of Highway 1053 near Fort Stockton will be closed for the entire day on Wednesday, September 30th. The closure is necessary to facilitate repairs to a sinkhole that has developed on the roadway.
The sinkhole is located approximately 10 miles south of Imperial, along Highway 1053. Authorities have not provided specific details regarding the cause or extent of the sinkhole beyond its location and the need for repair work.
Transportation officials are advising drivers to plan for the closure and utilize alternate routes to navigate around the affected area. The duration of the closure is expected to be a full day, with the highway anticipated to reopen after the repair work is completed and the roadway is deemed safe for travel.
Motorists who regularly travel Highway 1053 are encouraged to seek information on potential detours from local traffic advisories or navigation applications. The specific timeline for the completion of repairs and the subsequent reopening of the highway is dependent on the progress of the work on Wednesday.
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