Traders in Hereford say a six-week sinkhole repair has had a “devastating” impact on business.
The sewer collapse on Commercial Road has left shops and restaurants with little footfall, with some owners losing thousands of pounds.
Welsh Water says the work is complex but should be finished later this month, and has apologised to residents and traders.
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