We’re modernizing the infrastructure in our little town of about 9,000 people. Multiple projects on multiple streets are happening at once.
It means a lot of disruption. Roads are closed and open and then closed again. Our downtown is full of orange barrels. Traffic often comes to a crawl.
People are losing their damn minds.
Listen, construction is hard. No one likes it.
But already, it’s halfway finished and I can see how nice it will be. Underground utilities. A dedicated left turn lane. A wide brick promenade-style sidewalk, with plenty of room for outdoor dining. People will be able to safely stroll down the street, instead of squeezing into a few feet of half-broken sidewalk.
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