Long's Bakery Battles Bridge Closure | Indianapolis News

The 16th Street Bridge closure is crushing local businesses like Long’s Bakery, a 71-year-old staple, as foot traffic plummets and owners like Crystal Smith brace for another 23 months without the vital connection. Smith, who’s fought for solutions and even launched a petition, admits the past 30 days have been tougher than the pandemic—but her team’s grit and dedication remain unbroken. With 90 employees depending on them, they’re clinging to quality and community support, urging listeners to rally for all the 16th Street merchants struggling in the shadows of this long roadblock. 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/0074d1e734022935