Wax Road: Construction Chaos Hits Local Shops

Wax Road in Central has been under construction for over a year, and local businesses are feeling the pinch. Caitlin Coburn, a hairdresser at a salon on Wax Road, has seen her weekly haircuts drop from 70-100 to just 30. She blames the heavy traffic and delays caused by the ongoing construction. The Central mayor, Wade Evans, acknowledges the issue. He points out that unnecessary traffic through the area is making things worse. "If you're not going to a home or business on that road, you don't need to be driving through, " he said. To tackle this, the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) will now put up signs directing drivers to alternate routes. In addition, the contractor has agreed to work earlier in the morning and afternoon to avoid traffic backups. This change is expected to improve travel times for those who must use the road and hopefully bring business back to people like Coburn. But is this enough? The construction has been going on for over a year, and businesses are struggling. The mayor's solution is a start, but it may not be enough to fully alleviate the problem. Only time will tell if these changes will make a significant difference.