Greater LA
A proposed highway-expansion project raises old fears and new values
The 605 Corridor Improvement Project aims to add new lanes and exit ramps along the 605 freeway and a stretch of the 5 freeway in southeastern LA County. But the plan would also require that hundreds of homes get torn down in the process.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 25m ListenThe 605 Corridor Improvement Project aims to add new lanes and exit ramps along the 605 freeway and a stretch of the 5 freeway in southeastern LA County. But the plan would also require that hundreds of homes get torn down in the process. The Downey residents who would be affected are fighting back.
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