The foot traffic for businesses in Seaboard Station in Raleigh has been abysmal due to ongoing construction in the area.
“Some people didn’t even know we were open,” Ernesto Renteria of Tacos el Patron said.
Renteria believes he can only keep his business afloat for another six months without an influx in customers.
“I think (Seaboard Station) has the potential to be a good location. When everything’s finished, I think it’ll be very popular,” said Renteria.
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Foot traffic is suffering at some Raleigh businesses and they say construction and parking issues at Seaboard Station are to blame.
Right now, developer Clancy and Theys projects the apartment communities and hotel at Seaboard Station won’t be completed until Spring 2024.
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in Seaboard Station is closed Mondays, but Adam Hanjos said the emptiness of the store on Monday is similar to how it has felt lately even when the store is open.