Newark moves to clear homeless encampment along busy I-280 on-ramp

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…

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