Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
Since the Akard Street bridge over Interstate 30 was taken down in mid-January, business owners say foot traffic and visibility have dropped sharply, turning once-busy streets noticeably quiet.
“I have seen less traffic, for sure,” one business owner said…