Drivers in Winnipeg's Sturgeon Creek neighbourhood&nbsp;are being urged to take caution after the collapse of a section of pavement on Ness Avenue.

The giant pothole opened up on the westbound lane of Ness, where it intersects with Parkdale Street. By Thursday afternoon, the metre-deep pit was covering an area roughly three metres wide by two metres long.

By Thursday afternoon, the city had put up barricades around the sinkhole and was advising drivers to avoid the intersection.

Ness sinkhole 2

A spokesperson said the city was aware of the "void in the road" and crews had barricaded the area and turned off the water main.

As of Thursday evening, the city had no timeline for repairs.

Winnipeg repairing 34 residential roads this summer

The City of Winnipeg announced Thursday which residential streets in Winnipeg will see major repairs in the upcoming construction season thanks to additional federal dollars. 

Karen Whiffen of Conception Bay North shared this photo with CBC, showing just some of the many potholes that are covering Swansea Street. Her children are no longer able to take the school bus due to the condition of the road.

Swansea Street potholes Conception Bay North

On Thursday Winnipeg's public service will release a list of 34 residential roads slated for major repairs in 2019. 

Part of the intersection of Ness Avenue and Parkdale Street was barricaded Thursday after a large section of pavement collapsed.

Corner of intersection barricaded after huge sinkhole opens up on Ness

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