A dangerous neighborhood in East Oakland, California, has reportedly become so unsafe that construction workers refused to continue with a road paving project in the area. Sobrante Park residents are left with what used to be a residential street now filled with potholes and reduced to gravel, making driving conditions worse than ever.

According to resident Shari Angarano, the project was supposed to begin in March, with Colorados Drive set to be repaved. The crews began work, putting up signs and prepping the area for paving. However, midway through the project, workers left abruptly, leaving the project unfinished and the road in a state of disrepair.

Angarano reached out to the City of Oakland to inquire about the situation and was informed that the contractor had pulled out of the project because the crews did not feel safe in the area.

The situation has left residents frustrated and angry. Angarano said that the ground is uneven, and the gravel used to fill the potholes is being kicked up, making it nearly impossible to drive safely.

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KRON4 reached out to Oakland’s Department of Transportation, and they stated that the project would resume this week. The department stated that it is projected to be finished sometime this month, but residents remain skeptical about whether the workers will return and finish the job.

The incident highlights the growing problem of safety issues in some urban neighborhoods. Construction crews and other workers who maintain the infrastructure in these areas put their lives at risk when they work in these areas. The situation in Sobrante Park is a clear example of the problem, leaving residents with roads that haven't been maintained and in disrepair, putting their safety at risk.

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