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CBS News
19-04-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Caltrans to lower road under Marysville overpass with reputation of truck crashes
MARYSVILLE – Trucks repeatedly crashing into an overpass in Marysville because they're too tall to make it through has been a problem for years. Now, Caltrans said they're working to make the crossing safer. They call it the can opener, as the low clearance overpass at B and 17th streets has had a reputation for years for tearing into tall trucks. "It's about time. Yeah, they need to do something," said Rob McMains, a resident of nearby Yuba City. More than 17,000 vehicles and trucks drive through the undercrossing in Marysville daily. Some of them drive right through it. "I've seen it several times. Photos. Facebook posts all the social media stuff. When this gets backed up, it's a mess over here," McMains said. Caltrans has already begun a project to fix the issue. The plan is to keep the railroad overpass as is, and instead, lower the road underneath while also adding 2 more lanes. "Marysville PD has reported about 16 times that this has been hit by a semi-truck," said Megan Reese, a spokesperson for Caltrans District 3. That's only over a two and a half year period. The undercrossing also serves as a walkway for pedestrians and cyclists. "It is right next to Marysville High School and MJUSD. There are so many kids," Reese said. So what's been the holdup in finding a fix? "When you're going to lower a roadway, you have to consider flooding or all the proper drainage, so just recently we finished both those projects," Reese said. Caltrans also said they had to coordinate with railroad and levee agencies. But it'll be about another year until drivers start to see the heavy lifting for construction work. That will take another two years to finish. "There will be a lot of change people will see. There's some businesses that are going to be removed, so that side will grow," Reese said. To add two more lanes, Caltrans said they are buying out some of the nearby businesses off B Street. "It's a necessary evil, that's the bad thing when you get populations and all the travel that goes through here, guna have to happen so hopefully they can do something to help relocate that business," McMains said. Once construction begins next year, Caltrans said most of the work will be done at night.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
22 schools in Polk County have 10% or more kids absent due to illnesses
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Polk County Health Department is reporting that 22 schools in Polk County have 10% or more of their students absent due to illnesses. On Wednesday Johnston Community School District canceled school for two days at its Beaver Creek Elementary School due to 20% of its students being absent due to illnesses. Blank Children's Hospital ER sees record high visits The Polk County Health Department works with schools in the county and provides mitigation strategies when large numbers of children are reported sick. Kim McMains, a Public Health Planner for the Polk County Health Department, said the department supports Johnston's decision to close school. 'We are seeing an increase in the number of schools reporting absences due to illness at or over 10%. We did have a school nurse workgroup yesterday and talked about mitigation strategies as well as how they can report and stay informed' McMains said. Metro News: 22 schools in Polk County have 10% or more kids absent due to illnesses Blank Children's Hospital ER sees record high visits DMPD releases name of suspect shot and killed by officers Des Moines man lured 12-year-old girl into his home via Instagram, police say Des Moines non-profit 'cautiously optimistic' after potential Federal funding freeze Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
