In Saginaw, Michigan, an ice cream shop on Sheridan Avenue is facing frustration due to a major intersection closure that will last for months during its peak season. The unexpected closure of the intersection of Sheridan Avenue and Hess Avenue started on Monday, March 25, and has caused concerns for local businesses that rely on the traffic at the intersection.
Fred Temple, who works at the family-owned Hand Dipped Ice Cream on Sheridan Avenue, was shocked to see the hard hats and orange barrels blocking the intersection. The reconstruction project on the street is not expected to be completed until Aug. 9, causing Temple to express his frustration with the closure. He believes there could have been a better way to conduct the project without disrupting businesses in the area.
Despite the construction, Temple is still encouraging customers to visit the ice cream shop and enjoy their products. He mentioned that they offer a variety of treats, including tacos, tostadas, and 30 flavors of ice cream. Temple also mentioned plans for Fourth of July fireworks and hopes that the road closure will not deter customers from visiting the shop.
In addition to the closure at Sheridan and Hess Avenues, Gratiot Avenue (M-46) is also closed between Malzahn Street and Wheeler Street in Saginaw until Friday afternoon, March 29, due to utility work. The combination of road closures is causing inconvenience for commuters and businesses in the area.
