AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Years of construction lie ahead for downtown Augusta as the Broad Street Improvement Project continues, causing traffic delays and lane closures that are prompting some residents to avoid the area.

A portion of Broad Street will be fully closed for three weeks starting Monday, from Reynolds Street and 13th Street near the main bridge connecting Augusta to North Augusta to St. Sebastian Way.

The construction is affecting how often people visit downtown as the holiday season begins.

Residents adjusting travel plans

Vickie O’Farrell of Evans decided to head to Broad Street for coffee two weeks ago but changed her plans due to construction.

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