Where to for the Bridge Mall: reader ideas

By Letters to the Editor
Updated November 20 2017 - 2:06pm, first published 1:28pm

Where to for the Bridge Mall: reader ideas

We read with interest the proposed changes to Bridge Street Mall. Before the council even considers looking at opening up the mall to traffic, they really need to look at many other cities who have tried this. Then they will find that opening it to traffic will only lead to more disaster for the businesses. The loss of income due to the road works will outweigh any so-called benefit. Businesses still have to pay their rent and wages while this construction goes ahead, which means shoppers will not shop there while the construction is happening.

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