Two bridges that cross the Cuyahoga River in downtown Cleveland are under construction, causing frustration for business owners and community members.
David Steele, owner of the Flat Iron Cafe, told 3News that he was under the impression the Center Street Swing Bridge would be completed in 10 months. It’s now been 16 months since the bridge has been closed.
“I’d like to see this thing open as soon as possible,” said Steele.
Meanwhile, around the corner from the Flat Iron Cafe, other businesses are impacted by the closure of the Columbus Road Bridge.
“Our customers are lost,” said Urvashi O’Toole, owner of Sainato’s. “By the time they get here they’re tired and they lose interest.”
Steele told 3News the detour to get to the Flat Iron is about two and a half miles and has severely impacted business. Now, the restaurant will likely lose out on two summer seasons, which has lost the business 50% of their revenue.
“It makes me want to do business elsewhere,” said Steele. “It’s frustrating.”
Adding to the frustration for Steele, O’Toole and other members of the community is that they say haven’t gotten answers to their questions. 3News reached out to the City of Cleveland and was told the Columbus Road Bridge could possibly be open by Friday, May 26.
Neil Fischer reports: https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cleveland/frustration-grows-two-main-cleveland-bridges-remain-under-construction/95-2c1bd9c4-bf18-4900-92f7-32af963cc417
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