Unstable Ground Forces Evacuation of Two Bethlehem Businesses
Two businesses in Bethlehem have been evacuated due to unstable ground conditions. According to Bethlehem Town Attorney Jim Potter, the property at 55 Delaware Ave., which houses Jiffy Lube and Hoffman’s Car Wash, was vacated on Sunday.
A crack in the parking area, located near the slope of the property, has been present for over a year. A geotechnical engineer has deemed the slope "borderline unstable", raising concerns that additional rain could cause it to become unstable.
- Hoffman’s will have their engineer review data related to the slope.
- There is uncertainty about the potential impact on the parking lot if the slope fails.
According to Potter, the concern is that additional rain could lead to the slope becoming unstable.
Author's summary: Two Bethlehem businesses evacuated due to unstable ground.