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That's ok for traffic which can be diverted to Coney Drive, for the businesses along that stretch, the diversion takes them out of the action. And while they're grateful for the paving, it's like that old saying, "while di grass di grow, di horse di starve" And for these businesses - Christmas is the worse time to starve.

Nolberto Rancharan, CP Gas Rep.
"We cannot understand why the Mayor would take such drastic measures in causing the traffic to be congested at the time of the season. Its affected the business so bad that the sales have drop over 75% and we have put ads in the papers and advising our customers, we have even open the entrance on Captain Eiley Drive so that they can have easier access to the gas station. We are just hoping that things would get better."

Monica Bodden
"You think that construction work could have been done after the holiday season?"

Nolberto Rancharan, CP Gas Rep.
"Oh definitely, like he said its only 100 yards. If they wanted to fix the street they could have work in the night - think about your people and all the congestion you are blocking. We only have one exit and that is Coney Drive. It's really affecting the business definitely."

Patrick Haylock, Manager - UNO
"The business has really dropped so far and especially right now that we have started our promotion this Monday when we are expected to get more sales it's not working out."

Monica Bodden
"Sales have drop to what percentage?"

Patrick Haylock, Manager - UNO
"About 40%-50%."

Monica Bodden
"Do you believe that these construction works could have happen after the Christmas holidays?"

Patrick Haylock, Manager - UNO
"I believe so. I guess the government for the flow of traffic for the kids in school time, because school is out that it would affect, buts its affecting us really bad."

Monica Bodden
"Any last words?"

Patrick Haylock, Manager - UNO
"I would just like them to try hurry up finish the construction at least so the flow of traffic can come through."

Monica Bodden
"You guys think that you are losing a lot on business over this Christmas holiday?"

Patrick Haylock, Manager - UNO
"Yes we will be losing a lot business."

Erlette Lino, Supervisor - A&R
"What is happening is very bad for business. Our sales have dropped tremendously like our sales for the year usually be like $10,000 but right now our sales is very low. Even customers are complaining, they don't know how to come in. Sometimes I tell them that the only other option you have is to go up stop because we don't have the parking facilities and then when they cross on the other side of the road that when the problem arise again."

Monica Bodden
"Because another business is right across the street."

Erlette Lino, Supervisor - A&R
"We have Courts on the other side, we have A&R over this side and we have two other gas stations beside us as well."

Monica Bodden
"Do you believe that maybe the construction work could have done after the Christmas holiday?"

Erlette Lino, Supervisor - A&R
"Yes I do believe so. At least they could have discussed it with the businesses and check and see. Any time after Christmas, even in the night - a lot of customers say even the night could have made the situation much better."

Due to the heavy traffic, that will be paved with a high-grade concrete which has to fully cure before the street is opened. And that means it will be closed until about the New Year.