Jun 20 2009
Construction season in full swing
The main highway I use to get to work everyday will be under construction for the next year. Starting in July, two of the roads I use to get to that highway will be closed for a couple of months. Summer is officially here and will involve detours and lots of traffic. Today, I read a story that spells even more bad news for vacationers in Long Beach Island, NJ. Construction will begin on the Route 72 Causeway next month. Hmm, I believe that would put it smack dab in the middle of tourism season! Construction in July on the only bridge to the island, that sounds smart to me. I think we will be hearing more about these type of projects in the coming months due to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which is designed to rapidly create jobs and puts emphasis on infrastructure projects. But you can’t help but think this is pretty bad timing. The project is supposed to last until November. In the meantime, I will be hoping my own daily commute doesn’t get even longer than it already is.
