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Market District merchants say construction detours cut revenue by a fifth; city pledges accelerated work and better signage
Summary
Businesses in Tallahassee’s Market District told the commission they have lost 20–25% of revenue since McLeay Boulevard closures; city staff said phasing changes and contractor coordination aim to reopen key roadways and complete a roundabout within 30–45 days, subject to construction risks.
Merchants who operate in Tallahassee’s Market District told the City Commission on Feb. 18 that recent roadway closures tied to a multi‑phase park, pond and road reconstruction project have sharply reduced customers and staff hours.
Business owner Sam Osborne said three of his restaurants in the Market District have seen sales drop by double digits after the closure of Maclay Boulevard and related detours. ‘‘If it stays on track to actually be completed at the end of this year, it’s actually gonna be more devastating than COVID was,’’ Osborne said, describing a roughly 20–25% fall in foot traffic and staff hours.
City project manager Molly Levesque…
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