Construction Cripples Downtown Bakersfield Shops | Bakersfield News

Downtown Bakersfield’s small businesses are reeling as a major 19th Street construction project has shut down access for weeks, slashing foot traffic by 80% and forcing owners to fight for survival. With parking obliterated and customers assuming shops are closed, local entrepreneurs like Marc Deleon — who relies on close access due to disability — are pleading with the city to restore public parking or relocate the construction staging area. This isn’t just about convenience; it’s about preserving decades-old community hubs and the livelihoods that depend on them. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/05b0037209711b70