Potrero Grande Construction Traffic and Emergency Access
Monterey Park
Summary
A resident described months of gridlock near the Costco center making it nearly impossible for her elderly mother and hospice-care uncle to get emergency help to their home. Council members asked staff to look at speeding up construction and possibly creating a business/resident impact fund.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Council floated a possible business interruption fund; cost unknown.
Fixing it would help residents near the construction, local businesses, and emergency responders.
Elderly and disabled residents near the construction face delayed emergency response and blocked driveways.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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