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CBS News
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Summer concerts in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park mean weeks-long road closures
Plans for multiple summer concerts in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park are starting to impact people and drivers traversing the park. Mayor Daniel Lurie says people should be excited, promising it will help the city, but some people who live in the area say it's already causing headaches. Resident Gerry Knezevich was walking near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and 25th Avenue on Wednesday, an intersection that's already closed to westbound traffic. "The concerts, and stuff, the closures, really are very difficult on the people who live here," Knezevich said. This year it's longer than usual. The longest closures begin on Wednesday and last until August 20, an unfortunate surprise for Knezevich. "Nobody realized that until we got the flyers, that it was going to last so long," he explained. "It's going to cause chaos in the neighborhood with the traffic." He believes it's more difficult for people to drive and park. Some walking paths are closed, forcing him to find somewhere new to walk his dog, Ginger. During the actual events, he says concert attendees are coming and going at all times of the night, and many are under the influence. When it was just Outside Lands, he planned around it. "We leave town," Knezevich said. "We get out." But this year, with the extended closures for multiple music events, he can't do that. Daniel Montes with the San Francisco Recreation and Parks department says the closures are necessary to prepare for the events. "That's to accommodate the load in, load out for a bunch of amazing concerts that we have coming up over the next few weekends," said Montes. "Every year we work with the local community, we hold community meetings, and we hear feedback, and we always try to improve. The goal here is to minimize impact for residents." Golden Gate Park's packed summer concert season kicks off August 1 with a three-night run of Dead and Company to mark the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead. That's followed by the annual Outside Lands festival the following weekend, and a one-night performance by Zach Bryan on August 15. The Golden Gate Park Concerts website features a "Neighborhood 311" page with a community hotline and email where people can reach out with any concerns, as well as a map of road closures. Lurie emphasized the value of these concerts. "This is not just about the music," said Lurie. "These events are going to generate major economic revenue for the city of San Francisco." He believes the arts and culture will drive the city's comeback. "Our bars and restaurants will be packed, our hotels booked, our neighborhood will come alive, and there will be more revenue to fund the services that benefit all San Franciscans," said Lurie. "When we make space for creativity and celebration, the whole city benefits." But people like Knezevich still aren't convinced, and are worried the month-long closure could become an annual issue. All of the closed roads and areas of Golden Gate Park will reopen after August 20.
CBC
3 days ago
- Business
- CBC
Vancouver councillor addresses business concerns over FIFA contract
Last week, the website, theBreaker, detailed the City of Vancouver's contract with FIFA ahead of the upcoming 2026 World Cup in the city. The contract outlines how a large zone around B.C. Place stadium will have to be closed to traffic, prompting major concerns from businesses in downtown Vancouver. In response, Coun. Mike Klassen says that only certain businesses — like those seeking to compete with event sponsors, or pop-up food stands — will be affected by the closures.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Significant lane and ramp closures scheduled for I-465, I-69 starting June 20
Significant lane and ramp closures on I-465 eastbound may disrupt traffic patterns this weekend as the Indiana Department of Transportation's Clear Path 465 project continues. The closures will help construction crews work on new pavement, bridges and noise walls beginning June 20, according to an INDOT press release. Scheduled closures may take place at different days or times if inclement weather occurs. The following closures are scheduled: 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday, June 20 The left lane of I-465 westbound from the main interchange to the White River bridge 9 p.m. Friday, June 20 to 6 a.m. Monday, June 23 The Keystone Avenue ramps to I-465 eastbound The ramp to Allisonville Road on I-465 eastbound The ramp connecting I-465 eastbound to I-69 northbound The ramp to Binford Boulevard southbound on I-465 eastbound All lanes except one I-465 eastbound from White River to I-69 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Saturday, June 21 Binford Boulevard northbound to I-69 northbound at 75th Street The left lane from the I-465 northbound ramp to I-69 northbound All lanes except one on I-69 northbound from the main interchange to 82nd Street This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: I-465, I-69 lanes and ramps to close starting June 20, INDOT says
CTV News
13-06-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Manitoba Marathon to force road closures this weekend
The Manitoba Marathon has arrived, which means Winnipeggers need to be aware of some traffic closures this weekend. The city said Chancellor Matheson Road will be closed from 8 a.m. Saturday until 3 p.m. Sunday between Research Way and University Crescent. Come race day Sunday, University Crescent will be completely closed between Chancellor Matheson and Pembina Highway. Drivers won't be able to access eastbound Jubilee Avenue from Pembina and there will be scattered partial closures on Wellington as the marathon route now goes through there. Transit routes will be rerouted, and people can look for updates on X. The entire Manitoba Marathon route can be found online.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Construction season: where to expect delays next week
VERMONT (ABC22/FOX44) – Road improvements and repairs are going to be taking place all over the state as we head towards summer. Detailed information on ongoing construction projects can be found on the VTrans website, but a summary of the most impactful road and lane closures is below. Chittenden County: Part of Vermont Route 116/Hinesburg Road will be closed with detours in place near Sunset Avenue in South Burlington on weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The closures will continue through June 23. This will be in addition to a separate lane closure further south on the same road. Interstate 89 in Colchester near Exit 17 will be reduced to a single lane in both directions weekdays during off-peak hours through the summer of 2026. The U.S. Route 2 overpass in Richmond that crosses over Interstate 89 will have alternating one-way traffic from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays through September. Continued work on Industrial Avenue in Williston will require alternating one-way traffic and the closure of the southbound right-turn-only lane of VT 2A from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. VT 128 between Fairfax and Essex will see alternating one-way traffic from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays. Construction will continue elsewhere, including on Main Street in Winooski and the intersection of Main and Pine Street in Burlington. Northern Vermont: VT 12 in Worcester will have two sections with alternating one-way traffic from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. as bridge replacement work continues. A paving project on I-89 will cause lane closures and a speed limit reduction to 55 miles per hour between Exit 20 and Exit 22 in Swanton. VT 105 in Enosburg Falls will be reduced to one lane near the intersections with Water Tower Road and Pleasant Street. VT 15 will see alternating one-way traffic between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. between Hillcrest Drive in Johnson and the VT 108 roundabout in Cambridge. U.S. 2 will see alternating one-way traffic near the Marshfield Dam in Marshfield from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.. VT 105 from Sheldon to Enosburg will see alternating one-way traffic from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with rough pavement surfaces expected. Central Vermont: A large-scale highway resurfacing project will result in much of U.S. 7, U.S. 4, and U.S. BUS 4 in Rutland being subject to delays with alternating one-way traffic. U.S. 302 between Barre and Orange will begin guardrail work on Monday. There will be multiple closures with alternating one-way traffic. Due to paving work on Richardson Road in Washington, alternating one-way traffic will be set up on VT 110. The U.S. 4 Queechee Gorge Bridge in Hartford will see alternating one-way traffic. The trail at the bridge underpass is still closed through fall 2025. I-89 in Royalton will see single-lane traffic and speed limit reductions as work on the bridges continues on weekdays. Southern Vermont: Weekdays overnight between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. will see alternating one-way traffic in Ludlow on VT 103. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
