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Bass and Raman also debated the merits of a city law that prohibits homeless encampments near schools, daycare centers and “sensitive” locations, such as libraries and freeway overpasses.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Parallel to the tramway, much of Alexandria's iconic corniche is now hidden behind overpasses, private businesses and beachside food courts.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

There are no overpasses or power cables in sight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

Guards have been stationed 24 hours a day at the entrances to overpasses and bridges to prevent any protests, some of them in army uniforms.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025

He’d been hearing about the New Orleanians stranded under highway overpasses, and he didn’t want to be among them.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers