WIXOM, Mich. (WXYZ) — Pontiac Trail near Old Wixom road is a dead end. The road is ripped up for a culvert replacement and has been for two months.

“We have to take the detour all the way around just to get to any of the restaurants that are over on this side," Carmen Alvarez, a regular customer at Backyard Coney Island, said.

Watch Darren Cunningham's video report below: Wixom businesses hurting from road closure, project delayed

She said she goes at least once and sometimes twice a week.

"It’s worth the details to come and eat. It’s home-cooked meals and stuff," Alvarez explained.

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Several local business owners tell 7 News Detroit customers like Carmen are a godsend since the construction is crippling their business.

Victor Lajcaj is the owner of Backyard Coney Island.

“Oh,

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