Nestled off the beaten path in the Hill Country, surrounded by the loud buzzing of the summer cicadas, are a plethora of destination businesses which are losing money by the week. 

Typically, the summer season is the busiest for the numerous wineries, breweries, distilleries and restaurants in the rural parts of Hays County. But a road closure is keeping people away, costing some businesses up to a 20 percent loss during this peak season. 

Driftwood is a quaint destination portion of Hays County...