Construction on Highway 36 causing drop in sales for some businesses but not all

Construction on Highway 36, which resumed this spring, is affectin area businesses differently. Some are seeing declines in sales, but others are not. (Gazette staff photo by Jonathan Young)

Businesses along state Highway 36 between Washington/Norelle Avenue and Highway. 95 offer mixed reports on the effects of the construction. While some businesses simply note minor inconveniences to customers, others recognize a noticeable decrease in sales.

Richard Rose of Rose Floral and Greenhouse sees no significant negative effects from the construction.

Its been a lot of inconvenience but nothing really big, Rose said.

Since the road is still open, customers figuring out how to navigate to the business is the main challenge. It can look confusing, he added.

A couple businesses, such as Phils Tara Hideaway and Acapulco Restaurante Mexicano, herald local support as key during this time. They say loyal customers have kept them from feeling a significant negative impact.

Nik Barbatsis, manager at Phils Tara Hideaway, said. I think the community is doing a great job of supporting the businesses along the highway, Barbatsis said.

Getting to the restaurant is a little tricky but still possible.

People are pretty clever, Barbatsis said.

Harrel Perez of Acapulco Restaurante Mexicano noticed pros and cons from the construction. He appreciated the construction workers who stop in for meals, and the continued support of the Stillwater community.

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Construction on Highway 36 causing drop in sales for some businesses but not all