Continuing work on the Ironbridge Gorge is disruptive, say business owners
Business owners today spoke of the disruption they continue to face as works to stop the Ironbridge Gorge slipping into the river continue.
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Contractors started the £17.6 million Jackfield stabilisation project last year and are about halfway through the works.
Gabrielle Turner, from Much Wenlock, who runs Scarlett's Cafe in the Maws Centre, said that the stabilisation work has had a significant impact on her business.
She said: "We rely on customers coming into our cafe and the number has reduced significantly, especially since October last year, when the temporary road turned into a mud bath.
"I have to say that the contractors McPhillips have been excellent, they have put in more footpaths and even wash my car.
