Milwaukee businesses struggle with reduced access during National Avenue construction near 35th Street
By
Kaylee Staral, Photojournalist Ethan Ramsey
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
Businesses along Milwaukee's National Avenue corridor are struggling with reduced customer access due to new construction closures near South 35th Street. While the roadwork is widely acknowledged as necessary infrastructure improvement, local business owners report declining foot traffic and sales as customers find it difficult to reach their establishments during the construction period.
Key quotes
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Businesses along Milwaukee's National Avenue corridor say a new round of construction closures near South 35th Street is making it harder for customers to reach them
even as many acknowledge the roadwork is needed
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