Trips to Publix now require extra turns. Pulling into Chevron or Gator Beverage takes longer, or means looping around side streets. And for students who park at Norman Hall’s garage, driving back north after class has become noticeably more complicated.
“It’s not just confusing, it’s inconvenient,” said Francisca Moresco, who lives at the Row on 5th along SW 12th Street. “Everything I normally do involves those streets. Going to Publix, grabbing something at Bagels & Co., even just getting back home, takes longer now.”
“It felt like it happened overnight,” said Colin Berry, who lives at The Row on 3rd along SW 12th Street. “There was no notice, and suddenly everyone was confused.”…