They’re Gone, They’re Finally Gone!

Donna — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:45:10 +0000

The last of the trailers used in the Construction-staging yard across the street from Quaint Essential Antiques were removed today and now the vacant lot looks so bare. In a strange way I’ll miss the hustle and bustle of all the construction vehicles coming and going in and out of that site. The Pinellas County honchos and the Nelson construction big-wigs spent many hours in those trailers planning and supervising. I felt part of the activity for 6 long months since I could see them from my front window by the check-out counter & computer desk.

Today we say adieu to the last remnants of the Walsingham Road Project that lasted one year and 36 days (but who’s counting! LOL ). The project took it’s toll on the Eagles nest and was a challenge for our business. We’ll not miss you.

On the upside however, the improvements to Walsingham Road are so very nice. We now have brand new sidewalks on both sides of the road, a bike path, widening where possible and a brand new road! You couldn’t ask for a nicer thoroughfare. We’re not just a little backroad anymore! The new construction really spruces up the area and provides a safer road for pedestrians & cyclists coming from the Pinellas Trail heading West to Walsingham Park, Heritage Village and The Florida Botanical Gardens.

Just 4 weeks ago today the road opened to 2-Way traffic and it’s been non-stop traffic both ways ever since! We even celebrated with a Road-Open Party November 18th with great friends. My hubby Tom even decorated a sheet cake with a new road, bull-dozer and construction workers! It was the hit of the party!

Cheers to the New Road!

~Donna Kiehl~

Construction Trailer

Construction Trailer leaving

Construction Trailer Bye-Bye

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They’re Gone, They’re Finally Gone!