It's 5:45pm on Thursday afternoon and traffic at the intersection of Northwestern Highway, Orchard Lake Road and 14 Mile Roads is starting to backup. Unlike normal rush-hour delays, this backup is due to the construction of a large roundabout at the intersection. Construction has been underway since mid 2014 and is frustrating many local residents and businesses. Businesses in the area have taken a hit and are reporting less than normal sales for the summer months. Concerns over safety have also got many residents worried about driving in the area. Officials are confident the roundabout will improve safety and that business will go back to normal once construction is finished in November.
Driving instructions and maps for the Northwestern Connector project can be found at http://www.nwconnector.com/
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