Oakland, California, contractors are refusing to complete a road paving project due to a dangerous work environment. Potholes and vehicle-disabling debris are starting to worsen as the road was unpaved to prepare for the project that has not been completed. Residents complain about continuous rocks and small pieces of gravel kicking up each time large vehicles, such as buses, drive by. Oakland has been a dangerous place for a long time, and things have worsened in recent years. Recently, a man was robbed while pushing an ice cream cart in broad daylight on camera. In-N-Out Burger and other brick-and-mortar businesses have recently closed down, not due to a lack of business but a lack of safety outside of the establishment.
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Repaving crew abandons Oakland neighborhood citing safety concerns | KRON4
Construction crew abandons repaving job over safety concerns in East Oakland
East Oakland streets left unpaved after construction crews flee over safety concerns
Inside the crime-ridden California neighborhood where it’s even too dangerous for road workers who are abandoning construction sites as businesses close their doors | Daily Mail Online
Repaving crew abandons Oakland neighborhood citing safety concerns
Pavement work halted in Oakland neighborhood because workers feel unsafe – YouTube
