A proposed Costco location on the Shafter-Bakersfield border is causing concern among local residents regarding potential traffic increases. Neighbors have expressed worries about the construction phase and the expected traffic once the store opens.
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Proposed Costco on Shafter-Bakersfield Border Raises Traffic Concerns
Residents near the proposed Costco site on the Shafter-Bakersfield border are expressing concerns about increased traffic due to the project. The worries pertain to both the construction period and the store's future operation.
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New Costco sparks panic among California neighbors: ‘I’m worried about the traffic’
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Proposed Costco on Shafter-Bakersfield Border Raises Traffic Concerns