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Although streetscape job restores west-end access, detours persist

By Lightning Reports, Published: July 11, 2024

Completion of the Grove Street intersection and installation of the new gateway signage marked significant progress in the $3.5 million Seventh Avenue District streetscape project, but road closures are not over yet. The opening of the intersection restores access to west-end businesses, including Marco’s Pizza, Claywood, Celtic Creamery and All Saints Animal Hospital.

The next phase of the project will focus on extensive underground utilities and above-ground work at the intersection of Maple Street and Seventh Avenue. During this period, traffic will be rerouted to ensure businesses impacted by construction remain accessible. Local traffic and parking remains open between Ashe Street and the Maple closure, preserving access to White Duck Taco, Yellow Cottage Antiques, the Brandy Bar, Executive Auto Detail.  

Here are suggested routes to access businesses on Seventh Avenue and Maple Street  during Maple intersection closure:

• To access the northwest side of 7^th Avenue Closure Area (Daddy D’s, Lux Salon, Cabbage Rose Event Venue, M&T Distillery, Tierney Floors, Homemade Pasta Noodles and Locust Street Businesses: Old Lab Mercantile, Sycamore Cycles) : From North Main Street, turn south onto Maple Street OR Locust Street. Private parking is available for businesses in rear of buildings, accessed on Track Street. On and off street parking is also available on Maple and Locust Streets. 
• Seventh  Avenue East (from Lowes). Turn right on Ashe Street all the way to the end of the street by the Boys and Girls Club, left on Ray Avenue, left on North Main Street, and left on Maple.
• MLK Jr. Blvd or Grove Street (from the Historic Courthouse). Follow Grove Street through intersection (at the Seventh Avenue sign), turn Right on Bearcat Boulevard, right on Locust Street. Parking is available for Daddy D’s, Lux Salon and Old Lab Mercantile just before the closed construction area. To continue on to Maple Street businesses, turn left on Eighth Avenue and right to Maple Street on access Maple Street businesses that are north of Seventh. Parking available on the grass lot along Maple Street by the train tracks.
• South Side of Seventh Avenue closure and Maple Street at the Historic Depot (Mini Batch Bakery, Underground Bakery/Independent Beans, Kilpatrick’s Upholstery and Hendersonville Farmers Market on Saturdays) . From Seventh Avenue East (from Lowes area) - Note – there is informal parking along the Train Tracks on Boxcar Street , turn left on Ashe Street, turn right on to U.S. 64 West, get in the far-left lane, turn left onto Grove Street, turn left onto Fifth Avenue W est, turn Left onto Maple Street. Public parking is available on Maple Street and Fifth Avenue.  
• The Seventh Avenue streetscape project represents a substantial investment in the city's pedestrian, water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure, as well as lighting and landscaping within the business district. It aims to enhance walkability, improve connections to Main Street and showcase the unique character of the historic district. The district has seen substantial increase in attention and attraction due to the planned improvements and the opening of the Hendersonville Farmers Market in 2020, which draws more than 40,000 visitors every summer.