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Companies that prepare for construction projects to start in Toledo

It is expected that two road construction projects will start in West Toledo next month. Business owners remain certain that this does not keep customers away.

Toledo, Ohio –

Warmer temperatures mean that more road construction is just around the corner and Toledo has set several projects for this year, including some in West Toledo.

Secor road between Alexis and Laskey are completely rebuilt, aThe ND Laskey Road between Secor and Douglas is reappeared.


The business owners of the region are preparing for which problems this construction can bring with them.

“I spoke to some people and they said that they won't really disturb them and that they will find us,” said Crissy Antoine, owner of Wheelin 'on the Rocks.

The bar has been located at its new location on West Laskey Road for about 10 months. Antoine said it is still working on opening the kitchen with city inspections.

“It is I just made it a little more difficult, “said Antoine.

With the construction in the near future and potential closures of the lane, Antoine is working to maintain a positive attitude.

“If you If you complain about it anyway, nothing will change, “said Antoine.

Antoine is not the only one who focuses on the good after the construction.

“It is Ebony Carter, the director of the minority company Assistance Center, will only make our community, our shops, this area better. There will be more options. More people will bring to the area. “

Carter said that the construction can interfere with the operation and cause revenue problems for companies, but there are resources that can help.

“The city of Toledo, you have published an article. 'Pave the way“During this construction period and in this article, a list of resources that companies can use will be used to prepare them for part of the construction work,” said Carter.

A spokeswoman for the city of Toledo said that she works precisely starting data with contractors, but both projects will not start at the same time. There will be an overlap between the two and the goal is to maintain two-way traffic.