Even with the recent chilly weather, local businesses say this is their busiest time of year. But at one rapidly growing intersection in midtown, some owners and employees say ongoing construction is making it harder to take advantage of the seasonal rush.

The intersection of East Sixth Street and North Tucson Boulevard has seen a surge of new development in recent years, including restaurants such as Sonoran House and Redbird. But organizations that have long operated in the area say construction in the roadway and along nearby sidewalks is hurting business.

Business has slowed down over the last couple of months since the construction, said Brett Starr, manager of Deadwood Framing, a custom picture-framing shop that has sat on the corner for a decade.

Parking has always been limited n

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