The construction on Saddle Creek Road is causing difficulties for some individuals trying to access local businesses in the area. Improvement projects are currently underway and are expected to be completed by 2025. The development in Central Omaha is causing concern for preexisting small businesses in the neighborhood.
Business owners like Leah Roberts Denomme, who has operated Weird Wild Stuff Vintage for 15 years, are feeling the impact of the construction. Lane closures on Saddle Creek Road and Leavenworth Street are leaving business owners worried about the future of their establishments.
The new construction of an apartment complex in the neighborhood is adding to the uncertainty for local businesses. Denomme, who handpicks every item in her shop, is concerned that her business may be affected by the new development.
City Planner Eric Englund acknowledges the challenges that business owners are facing due to the construction. He explains that the demand for new housing units in the area is driving the development. Englund reassures business owners that the city is working to mitigate the impact of construction on their businesses.
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