Businesses concerned over road project in Gastonia

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A new road improvement project is causing a stir in a Gastonia neighborhood. • The North Carolina Department of Transportation is implementing specific designs across the state to help cut down on where drivers can make a left turn on certain roads. • It's all to make the roads more safe, but some businesses say it will be harder for their customers to access them. • Travis McKay is the owner of Byrum’s Grocery Grill. • “We want what’s best for this area,” he said. • At the local grill, folks can get their hands on hot sandwiches, breakfast and daily specials. The family business first opened in the 1970s. • “We started as a grocery store,” McKay said. “But we have evolved with the times and we are more of a grill now. That’s really our bread and butter.” • It’s located on South New Hope Road and Armstrong Ford Road in Gastonia. That area is now part of a road improvement project by NCDOT. Plans include widening the road to four lanes and adding a multi-use path on both sides of the road. • The project covers four miles from Union New Hope Road to Redbud Drive. • READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/loc...

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