ECHO PARK, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- One of Los Angeles' most infamous streets is finally getting a makeover. Baxter Street is known for being steep and narrow, but starting Tuesday, it's headed in a new direction.
Navigation apps such as Waze have turned the treacherous street into a traffic shortcut. Footage from the ABC7 drone captured the steepness of the road. The Los Angeles Department of Transportation says the street has a 33-percent grade.
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Residents said it's putting drivers and everyone living on the street at risk. Cars lose control or get stuck at the top. LADOT says many crashes and instances of property damage have been reported.
LADOT said it will implement the following improvements to improve the safety of Baxter Street:
LADOT said it will begin posting temporary no parking signs in the area as early as Tuesday.