7-Eleven Opens Near Roundabout

The new 7-Eleven store near the roundabout in east Odenton opened for business Friday, after weeks of delays related to the construction of its parking lot entrance.

I stopped by this afternoon and the store appeared to be doing a good business, despite little fanfare about its opening. Several customers were drinking coffeee, another bought a DVD.

The store is a bit smaller than the other 7-Eleven in town, as it is essentially rebuilt using the framework of the former gas station convenience store on the site. The parking lot, however, is larger than usual.

A field manager for 7-Eleven said there were delays working with county and state officials in completing the entrances along Odenton Road and Annapolis Road. Even now, the Annapolis Road entrance is not complete, and cars can only enter via Odenton Road.

The store is independently owned by Shahed Siddiqi, who is planning a grand opening celebration on Feb. 24.