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The Fresno Bee
Historic downtown Fresno road blocked for street mall in 1964 to be restored for traffic
A roadway connection that was lost over 60 years ago in downtown Fresno is being restored. The development of the Fulton Mall in 1964 closed several sections of nearby streets to traffic, including a stretch of Merced Street next to Hotel Fresno. Construction is underway for the “Merced Street Reconstruction Project,” which the city said Wednesday will improve access for residents, businesses and visitors downtown. The project calls for reconnecting approximately 600 feet of Merced Street between H Street and Congo Alley, restoring a portion of downtown’s original street grid. This area was converted into a walkway upon Fulton Mall’s development. “This project is about much more than building 600 feet of roadway,” Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer said in a statement. “It’s about reconnecting our downtown, restoring a piece of Fresno’s history and creating new opportunities for investment.” A separate project to extend Broadway by about 230 feet is also planned that will carry traffic through to the Merced Street extension, according to the release. Historical significance The city identified the need for the “Merced Street Reconstruction Project” in its Downtown Specific Plans, which were approved by the council in 2018. The project also aims to enhance access to the
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Proposal to move Merced high speed rail station away from downtown faces new legal challenge
The controversial proposal to move the planned downtown Merced High Speed Rail station is now being challenged in court. A group called the Community Alliance for a Sustainable Economy (CASE) filed a lawsuit in Sacramento Superior Court on Oct. 8. The suit seeks to prevent the authority from building the...
The Fresno Bee
High-speed rail forced La Tapatia to move its Fresno store. Customers still can't find it
For decades, La Tapatia Tortilleria ran a little store on Belmont Avenue. It was a place to sell the tortillas, chips and other products it makes in its downtown factories to the public, instead of shipping them directly off to grocery stores, restaurants and school cafeterias. In recent months, the store was bombarded by the rubble and noise of the construction of California’s high-speed rail and related work, leading to an “extreme loss in business,” said Yvette Cuellar, director of public relations and marketing for the company and daughter of the founder. So in late September, it moved the store, with some financial help from the High-Speed Rail Authority. But its troubles aren’t over. Some customers still can’t find it. The old store and the new La Tapatia store Today, the new La Tapatia Retail Outlet is in a bright orange building at 403 N. H St. It’s not on a major thoroughfare. It’s on a stretch of H Street — north of the intersection of H and Palm Avenue, moving away from downtown — that most people don’t drive unless they’re pulling a milk truck into the Producers Dairy plant. “It’s really difficult to find us,” Cuellar said. “It’s
McClatchy - Fresno Bee
High-speed rail construction led to La Tapatia moving its Fresno store
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Highway 41 Roadwork to Bring Traffic Delays Near Coarsegold
Drivers traveling Highway 41 north of Coarsegold should allow extra time Tuesday and Wednesday as Caltrans crews conduct asphalt work between Holly Lane and Cavin Lane. One-way traffic control is scheduled for October 13 and 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, weather permitting. Motorists should watch for...
thecampusjournal.com
Gas Price Spike Hits Commuting Students Hard at College of the Sequoias
Gas prices have risen sharply this year due to the ongoing war overseas. At the start of 2026, fuel prices averaged around $5 per gallon, but by fall it climbed to $6, creating financial strain for many College of the Sequoias students who commute long distances to campus. Back in...