INDIANAPOLIS Ongoing construction for IndyGos Blue Line is bringing major changes to parts of Indianapolis east side, causing big headaches for the small businesses trying to survive along the corridor.

Work is currently underway along Washington Street. When finished, the Blue Line will feature smoother roads, upgraded curb ramps and new sidewalks. These improvements will benefit bus riders, pedestrians, motorists and cyclists.

But small business owners tell WRTV they are seeing an impact to their bottom line, as the ongoing construction makes it hard for customers to reach them.

No water. Weve had no entrance to our street. Its no business. People just seeing "road closed" signs and turning around and going somewhere else," Michelle Roberts, the Owner of The Magick Candle, tells WRTV.

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