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Downtown construction draws business complaints; aldermen promise marketing and relief talks
Summary
Multiple downtown business owners told the Board of Aldermen that phased downtown street, sidewalk and sewer construction has sharply reduced customers; city staff and aldermen said they would organize a marketing-and-support meeting and explore potential short-term relief measures.
Several downtown Branson business owners told the Board of Aldermen that an ongoing phase of streetscape, sewer and sidewalk work has reduced foot traffic and sales as crews work along a block of Main Street.
Owners described days with no on-site workers, 40–70% drops in sales for some businesses, difficulties accessing stores with wheelchairs and walkers because of barricades, and urgent rent and operating-cost pressures during the slow season. Several owners said they had not received timely, direct notification when bidding and scheduling changed.
Business owners at the meeting asked the city to delay the work, provide direct financial assistance for rent or utilities, and step up marketing…
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