WALKER, Mich. (WOOD) — Construction on the Fruit Ridge Avenue bridge over I-96 is well underway but the detours are already taking a toll on nearby businesses. Now, the city is stepping in to help.
Nicole DiDonato, a spokesperson for the City of Walker, said someone from the Citgo on Fruit Ridge Avenue, just north of the closed bridge, reached out about the noticeable drop in traffic since the bridge closed earlier this year.
“When they don’t see their regulars, it really takes a hit on them — not just financially but emotionally,” she said.
‘Nice change’: Walker residents look forward to Fruit Ridge Avenue upgrade
Regular customers like Dennis Frasier say it’s easy to see the impact. He works nearby and usually stops by several times a day…