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As the town of Apex re-designs its main downtown thoroughfare, the construction project is bottlenecking traffic and has contributed to at least one business closure.<\/p>\n

Read more Popular store is closing in downtown Apex. Now the mayor has a plea<\/a><\/p>\n

The suburb southwest of Raleigh has been working to revamp Salem Street since the beginning of the year. As of May 28, work was being done<\/a> to install light poles and soil cells, which will allow trees to grow.<\/p>\n

The project was originally slated to be finished October 2026<\/a>. In early May, the town shared on Facebook<\/a> that it would likely take longer than expected to finish the project due to \u201crevised electrical plans,\u201d which have since been approved. The News & Observer has asked the town for an updated timeline and cost of the construction project and is awaiting a response.<\/p>\n

For months, parts of Salem Street<\/a> have been reduced to one-way or local car traffic. Sidewalks are open on both sides of the street throughout the project, according to the town\u2019s website and Facebook page.<\/p>\n

A large banner above the downtown strip reminds residents stores and restaurants remain open to customers.<\/p>\n

Read more Downtown food store, Crabtree comebacks: 4 shops coming to Raleigh<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cBehind every storefront is someone who took a risk, invested in our community, and believed in downtown Apex<\/a>,\u201d Mayor Jacques Gilbert wrote Tuesday, June 9 in a Facebook post. \u201cMany are facing significant economic challenges right now.\u201d<\/p>\n

The used bookstore Alleyway Bookstore announced its closure June 6, citing rising costs<\/a> and changes to foot traffic during the construction project outside its building, The News & Observer previously reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As Gilbert addressed the Alleyway closure, he said fellow downtown business Bella + Mauve Boutique shared it could have to make difficult decisions. Now, he\u2019s encouraging people to spend money at shops in the area.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor those who have the ability to spend locally, even small acts of support can make a meaningful difference,\u201d the mayor said in a video posted to Facebook.<\/p>\n

Read more It was 101 degrees in the Triangle this week. It\u2019s about to feel even hotter.<\/a><\/p>\n

Portions of this story were previously published<\/a> in The News & Observer.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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