LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 ) — A popular Downtown Las Vegas restaurant surrounded by road construction asks for public support and more help from local leaders as profits continue to plummet.

FOX5 has kept you informed about the extensive roadwork from the Maryland Parkway project and recent roadwork across Downtown.

The $378 million project from the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada will change two lanes on Maryland Parkway into bus or bike lanes , add covers to 50 bus stops and widen sidewalks.

The owner of Carson Kitchen tells FOX5, since June, profits have plunged double digits as construction has crept closer to the front door off Carson Avenue.

“I’ve had to lay off employees already, and my fear is that’s only going to continue to get worse,” said owner Cory Harwel

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