By Josie Untalan Apr 5, 2021 Changes are coming to Lake Merritt due to an increase in large gatherings over the weekends. These restrictions are valid now until November. According to Fox KTVU, these restrictions include: Closing Lakeshore Avenue in the southbound direction from MacArthur Boulevard to Hanover Avenue between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. on weekends. The center lane will remain closed, but the northbound lane will be open Limiting access on the Lakeshore Avenue cul-de-sac to residents living on the cul-de-sac or people going to the church Closing El Embarcadero in both directions to allow room for vendors Closing the Lakeview Library parking lot