A sinkhole has closed northbound McPhillips Street at Leila Avenue for the rest of the week.

The city says that area will remain closed to vehicular traffic until repairs are completed. The northside crosswalk there is closed as well.

The sinkhole, which opened up yesterday afternoon, has also closed the curb and centre lanes on westbound Leila.

The city says crews are on site, and the westbound Leila lanes are expected to reopen Friday afternoon. Lanes on northbound McPhillips Street are expected to reopen Monday.

Meanwhile, the city says northbound and southbound Empress Street between Wellington Avenue and Sargent Avenue will be closed to vehicles from 8 a.m. tomorrow until 5 p.m. Friday for construction work.