Owners of small businesses along Old Highway 77 in Brownsville said the city's multi-million reconstruction project is costing them customers and revenue.

Earlier this year, city crews began work on a $14 million project to restore Old Highway 77. Its completion date is scheduled for fall 2026.

Alpha Fitness Gym Owner Vicente Esquivel said few people are walking through the door.

“When people call me inquiring about the gym, the first thing they ask about is the road and how to get in, and it makes it complicated for people to get to the business,” Esquivel said. “They said it was going to take about a year… it’s already been six, seven months and I don’t think they’re going to be done anytime soon. Honestly, I’ve seen businesses close down.”

Esquivel said the project isn't just about

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