Historic downtown Fresno road blocked for street mall in 1964 to be restored for traffic

A roadway connection that was lost over 60 years ago in downtown Fresno is being restored.

The development of the Fulton Mall in 1964 closed several sections of nearby streets to traffic, including a stretch of Merced Street next to Hotel Fresno.

Construction is underway for the “Merced Street Reconstruction Project,” which the city said Wednesday will improve access for residents, businesses and visitors downtown…

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