Pedestrian access to Maitland Street businesses on the restricted section of the thoroughfare has been made a little easier with the creation of a crossing near MJ’s Newsagency.

Local businesses have felt the effects of low patronage as a result of the main street upgrade, although proprietors have agreed the construction works are a necessity.

Works will stop before December 1 to allow shoppers ease of access during the Christmas shopping period.

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