Construction is underway for a major road project that will reduce car lanes to make room for bicycles, pedestrians and bus platforms on the southern stretch of Blackstone Avenue — part of a corridor often referred to as the “spine” of Fresno.
Roadwork to reduce three vehicle lanes to two each way began June 8 on Blackstone — from Pine Avenue to State Route 180; and on Abby Street — from Olive to Highway 180. Multiple phases of traffic control are planned through October.
“We just encourage patience,” Fresno’s Director of Public Works Scott Mozier told The Bee. “We will have a little bit of congestion during construction, but want to emphasize that all businesses will remain open. This is really a shorter-term inconvenience for long-term gain and revitalization of the community.”…