Santa Barbara Businesses Struggle Amid Two-Year De La Vina Construction Project | News Channel 3-12

Santa Barbara Businesses Struggle Amid Two-Year De La Vina Construction Project

A major construction project along De La Vina Street is impacting Santa Barbara’s local business scene, forcing shops and restaurants to adapt.

The two-year bridge widening project aims to improve safety and traffic flow, but has slowed traffic and limited customer access, leaving business owners worried.

“We’ve definitely seen fewer customers coming in,” said Maria Ortiz, manager at Cris Market. “Tighter parking makes it harder for people to stop by, and it’s been a challenge to adjust.”

Business owners along De La Vina Street are finding creative ways to adapt, but uncertainty remains as the construction continues.

Author's summary: Construction affects local businesses.

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