The sinkhole formed on March 13, 2016 and although the town approved $3.3 million to fix it last May, repairs were delayed following complications with the federal aid funding approval process.
"The federal process is very lengthy and they do check to make sure all the T's are crossed and I's are dotted in order for us to proceed," Director of Public Works Edric Kwan told WTOL.
Public works said the city has nearly completed the paperwork required before the case is sent to Cal Trans for review and it is expected to be fixed sometime this summer.
"We are following the process and being very patient, but our patience is wearing thin. So we are hoping that when we get the applications completed, submitted, and submitted quickly, we'll be able to get work started right away," Kwan said.
Meanwhile the sinkhole has left a portion of a main boulevard shutdown, costing local businesses to suffer and adding a more serious tone to the tongue-in-cheek celebration.
