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Trash is a big problem at this Berkeley homeless encampment
Video story: Unsheltered people living on Caltrans property near the Seabreeze Market by University Avenue and Interstate 80 are grappling with the trash that has accumulated. The city recently...
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CHP seeks big rig driver who struck I-80 freeway overpass at Gilman Street
After the collision, one lane of the freeway was shut down "to accommodate crews inspecting the overcrossing."
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Update: I-80 East lane closures now set for Friday night to prep for Gilman work
Authorities say they have identified the driver from Wednesday's hit-and-run collision in northwest Berkeley.
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CHP recommends charges for big rig driver from Gilman Street crash
The man and his company will be responsible for the $2.1 million freeway repairs, officials said.
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Gilman Street will close Friday night as crews fix big rig driver’s damage to...
A lane of I-80 East will also be closed. Caltrans aims to finish the bulk of repairs needed after a July hit-and-run.
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Update: After another crash on San Pablo, traffic signal finally turned on
The pedestrian signal was installed at Virginia Street and San Pablo Avenue last fall. Two people were hit by drivers and injured as it sat dark.
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Update: 7-week closure of Gilman Street approach to I-80 starts Tuesday
Gilman Street will be closed between Fourth and Second streets from Tuesday until June 21.
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A freeway has long separated Berkeley from its waterfront. Is it time to...
From a freeway-covering park to miles of tunnels, Berkeley could seek federal funds to study changes to one of the Bay Area's most congested roadways.
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Update: Eastshore Highway is closed for the Gilman Street interchange
The block will remain closed until the end of September as construction crews work on a roundabout at the I-80-Gilman interchange.
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Watch for road work on Ashby, Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Two projects by the city and Caltrans aim to improve pedestrian safety and curb ramps along the busy streets.
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Lanes, sidewalks on San Pablo Ave. to close amid disability access upgrades
The work will happen in phases in Berkeley and Albany. Caltrans said it will put up signs to direct pedestrians and motorists where and when sidewalks and parking will be affected.
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Overnight sidewalk construction coming to San Pablo Avenue
The multi-month project will affect sidewalks, parking and traffic on some parts of San Pablo during the early morning hours.
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Another detour coming to Gilman Street as interchange project continues
Gilman will be closed between Fourth and Second streets for parts of Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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North Berkeley BART project gets $25M from state for transportation upgrades
The Caltrans grant will help fund a new BART rider parking garage and bike and pedestrian paths at the station.
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