Two Omaha businesses say they’re dreading another wave of construction-related challenges as a major intersection and bridge prepare to close in January.
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Midtown and downtown Omaha businesses dread construction disruptions starting in January
While utility work on the streetcar in Blackstone has wrapped up, business owners in Midtown say they fear the worst is still to come. Starting January 5, the Farnam Street Bridge will close, and the intersection at Turner Boulevard and Farnam Street will shut down for approximately four months for plumbing work.
“We’ve got bridge construction, there’s sewer construction, and then alternative routes. So it’s not gonna be easier,” said Nick Walker, manager of Corky Canvas in Midtown…