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 losing customers as the area becomes a dead end. Work is set to finish by August 23rd. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f12a02ebcbc2ed50