A center divide is creating a united front in the small town of Murphys in Calaveras County.

"I know we've lost some business, they've lost some business," Murphys Station Assistant Manager Joyce Turpin explained. "It's just relatively, I think it's more damaging than it's doing good."

Joyce Turpin has worked at Murphys Station for just over a year.

She says right when the cement median was installed along Highway 4 last month, it caused more harm than good.

"There's been customers who are regulars, who say, 'Well, you know, we've been going down to Chevron because, you know, we can't just turn in here no more,'" she said.

Businesses across the street say they've also seen less foot traffic.

Locals agree, saying it's a major inconvenience.

"Can't pull into any of the stores for the

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