Fed-Up Commuter Fixes Freeway Sign Himself

The sign remained up for eight years, and when CalTrans finally removed the sign, it was to replace it with a new sign that incorporated Ankrom's correction.

Alissa Walker writes, "Ankrom called his piece "guerrilla public service," and that it was: His action quickly and seamlessly alleviated millions of headaches for those who were able to make their transition to the 5 somewhat less hairy (can you imagine how long it would have taken to petition Caltrans the old-fashioned way?). He very likely saved a few lives."