An especially daunting turn lane has been removed from the Briggsmore Avenue interchange on Highway 99 in Modesto.
No longer can drivers turn left to North Ninth Street from the freeway overpass. It is one small step toward the city’s long-term goal, mostly unfunded, of simplifying the interchange.
The painted lane marker was replaced in January by a concrete median. It is part of $14.7. million in upgrades on Ninth from Briggsmore to L street downtown. By year’s end, the stretch will have three roundabouts for drivers and better access for walkers and bicyclists…