(Tyler, Texas) Take a drive through downtown Tyler, and there is one thing you'll notice at least three blocks away in any direction - CONSTRUCTION!

Downtown Tyler Construction Everywhere

Construction signs are everywhere. Roads are closed. Complete roads and sidewalks are missing in some cases. All because of the Downtown Improvement Project. Plus, parking is a mess too, but at least there are a couple of parking garages available.

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What’s Changing in the Heart of Tyler

In a couple of years, downtown Tyler will look completely different thanks to the new Smith County Courthouse, square, and green space. Tylerites will be spending more time downtown once the project is complete, but right now, that is a different story.

Local Businesses Feeling the Impact

Downtown Tyler businesses are struggling right now because of all the construction. Unfortunately, some of them have had to close because of the lack of foot traffic through their doors.

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Andy’s Frozen Custard Responds with Promotion

One local favorite, Andy's Frozen Custard, is doing whatever it can to create foottraffic through its doors. They are hosting a 50% off sale on concretes tomorrow (January 15) from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

They titled their social post “Enjoy a concrete while they pour the concrete!”

As with any promotion, there are conditions. It is only valid at this location on Thursday during the specified time for small and medium 1 or 2 topping concretes.

How You Can Help Support Local Shops

It doesn't matter if it's 22 with a wind chill of 13 or 98 degrees with a heat index of 105; East Texans will enjoy frozen custard and ice cream in any weather! Let's all band together and help support this local business in downtown Tyler. Park behind the tall black bank building and follow the signs to Andy's Frozen Custard in downtown Tyler, and enjoy a concrete!

* Disclaimer - Andy's Frozen Custard did not pay for this article and is not an endorsement (but I'm open to one Andy's, just saying!)

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