Woodroffe Ave Closure Sparks Concern for Ottawa Businesses
Local enterprises along Woodroffe Avenue express growing apprehension as a major road closure begins early construction season, disrupting traffic and customer access.
Local enterprises along Woodroffe Avenue express growing apprehension as a major road closure begins early construction season, disrupting traffic and customer access.
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A West End Ottawa business owner expresses deep concern over the extended closure of Woodroffe Avenue between Richmond Road and Deschênes Street, warning of potentially devastating economic consequences for local enterprises until the fall.
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