The hustle and bustle of Labor Day weekend bring both celebration and a slight inconvenience as city streets begin to close for ongoing construction projects—something urban dwellers have grown accustomed to in the ebb and flow of city maintenance. The Arizona Department of Transportation has announced, according to ABC15, that work crews will be active from Friday through Monday morning at key locations which include the off-ramp at Loop 303 on northbound Interstate 17 as part of their project to widen exits, drivers should prepare for detours, such as using the 43rd Avenue to connect back with Loop 303 if usually taking the northbound I-17.
Meanwhile, grocery stores will be bustling, fall’s arrival entices with seasonal aromatic blends from major coffee chains and local cafés alike, especially with Starbucks rolling out its new fall menu—this tidbit revealed by Yahoo News, but don’t let the warm notes of pumpkin spice distract you from the unexpected this weekend as Labor Day is set to usher in a series of potential rain storms, maybe disrupt those outdoor plans, and even raise the specter of tropical system threats, particularly for those residing in or around the Florida Panhandle.
As the country pays homage to the labor movement and the workers’ contributions that have shaped America’s socio-economic landscape, local operations will be pressing the pause button. Citizens are reminded that the break in routine is not limited to the warmth of backyard grills and the hush of unplugged office phones—banks, and various government offices will remain shuttered as proclaimed by federal holiday tradition, the full list of closures across Pensacola and Escambia County can be found detailed in the press release from Yahoo News…