Bakersfield Businesses Divided Over Planned H Street Revamp

Bakersfield Businesses Divided Over Planned H Street Revamp

H Street in downtown Bakersfield may look very different a year from now.The City of Bakersfield is planning a major revamp of the area, but not all local business owners are on board.H Street is home to hospitals and long-standing landmarks like the Fox Theater. City plans call for new street lighting, wider roads, roundabouts, bike lanes, and phased construction stretching from Route 204 to Highway 58.Some business owners say the changes are u…