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Gipsy Lane Roadworks Hit Leicester Shops | Leicester News
Leicester businesses are reeling from a six-week roadworks nightmare on Gipsy Lane, where safety upgrades like speed cushions and raised crossings are causing a crushing 80-85% sales drop for shops — especially during peak summer — as barriers block access and hide storefronts from view. While the council insists the work is essential and timed for lighter traffic during school holidays, local owners feel blindsided, with no warning or support, and say the economic toll is being unfairly shouldered. The ripple effect is shutting down the whole street — even businesses not directly blocked are…
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