Downtown residents, business owners say noisy construction is A-OK, sign of progress to come – Salisbury Post

By Natalie Anderson
natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com

SALISBURY — Vehicle sirens, loud mufflers and traffic throughout the night all make up the “urban noise” expected among downtown residents and merchants, says Innes Street resident Michael Young.

So, despite concern from City Council members last week, the added noise of construction that will span several weeks before the repaving of Main and Innes streets doesn’t seem to be much of an inconvenience for residents and merchants, with some calling it an exciting, necessary step for progress to come.

Following contract approval from council members last week, Charlotte-based STS Cable Services began construction along Main and Innes streets Monday night in preparation for a visit from the North Carolina Department of Transportation in September to repave the streets. Construction is taking place every night, except Sundays, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. to avoid heavy…

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