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Murphys residents, businesses press Caltrans and county over new SR‑4 concrete median
Summary
Multiple residents and business owners told the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors that Caltrans’ recently installed concrete median on State Route 4 in Murphys was unjustified and hazardous, urging removal and better coordination with the county’s adopted Complete Streets plan.
Caltrans officials defended a recently installed concrete median on State Route 4 in Murphys as an expedited vehicle‑safety measure, while a steady stream of residents and local business owners told the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors the project was rushed, poorly justified and harmful to safety and local commerce.
At the board's Dec. meeting, Caleb Brock, deputy district director for Caltrans District 10, said the median was treated as a safety‑priority project that required fast action. “This was identified as a safety project, actually needed to be taken quickly,” Brock said, adding that Caltrans will continue to monitor the corridor and coordinate with county staff.
Speakers from Murphys said the project has produced new hazards and was…
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