SR-14: Keep the end goal in mind

It’s been a difficult road for businesses in the immediate area surrounding the state Route 14 safety improvement project construction work. Traffic delays, rocky gravel-filled streets, road closures, the constant flow and noise of construction vehicles, and a giant dirt berm blocking visibility between the highway and commerce are just some of the issues merchants say have led to a reduction in customers and profits.

This week, a little bit of relief may be coming their way as paving on the north roundabouts at Union and Second streets and the Second Street connection to the frontage road south of SR-14 got underway. The work will continue each evening through Thursday, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.