Local residents are growing increasingly frustrated as a bridge in Lincoln continues to be out of service for more than a year, causing considerable disruption for both commuters and local businesses. Community members are pressuring those in charge to speed up the repair work, underlining the bridge’s crucial role as a main thoroughfare in the locality. The protracted closure has led to heightened traffic on other routes and a noticeable downturn in business for shops in the vicinity. The local authorities have recognised the problem, however, a definite timeline for the reopening of the bridge has not been offered, leaving many locals clamouring for action to restore this essential link.
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