JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - On Friday, the City of Jacksonville celebrated the completion of construction for New Bridge Street with its Rock the Block event.

After a two-year construction period that began in March 2023 and was completed in May 2025, businesses are expressing their relief and excitement.

Construction and delays caused some businesses to lose foot traffic, resulting in a significant decrease in sales.

“We probably saw about a 75% decrease in sales with the construction going on New Bridge Street,” Bicycle Gallery Manager Jeffrey Kane said. “People thought that the stores where the construction was going on were completely closed.”

Kane says he’s grateful that the project has been completed.

“It’s very exciting to have the store back open and the street looking better

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