A homeless encampment located below the intersection of Interstate 280 and Route 21 in Newark is slated for removal amidst ongoing safety concerns.
Tents line the side of the highway on-ramp to I-280. Panhandlers are often seen on the busy roadways throughout the day.
“I feel so bad and so sorry for them because if somebody’s not paying attention – people drunk or anything coming can lose control – they can hit them. It’s dangerous,” said Newark resident Priscilla…