A Rawtenstall business has announced it is closing after 20 years on Bank Street, saying ongoing town centre regeneration works have made it impossible to continue trading.
In a statement shared with customers, family-run cafe and wine bar Do-Dah's said it had taken the difficult decision to shut its doors "for the time being" after two decades in the town centre.
The owners said uncertainty surrounding the future of the Bank Street and market improvement scheme meant they could no longer operate.
The statement said: "After 20 years on Bank Street, we have decided to close our doors for the time being.
"We don't know what the future holds, but while the works on Bank Street and the Market are taking place, it is not possible to continue trading.
"We would like to thank all our loyal customers and you never know, we may be back when the town is back to normal."
The closure comes amid growing concern among Rawtenstall traders about the impact of the major regeneration project on town centre businesses.
Several firms have already voiced fears over the disruption caused by the scheme, which will see Bank Street and surrounding areas redesigned with new paving, improved public spaces and enhanced accessibility.
Restaurant A'Vucciria recently appealed to residents to continue supporting local businesses during the construction period, describing the start of the works as a source of "real sense of worry" for traders.
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Meanwhile, Hop Microbrewery warned the project could "rip the heart out" of the town centre and said some businesses could struggle to survive during the lengthy programme of works.
Business owners have argued that independent traders are already facing increased operating costs and challenging economic conditions, with roadworks and access restrictions likely to place further pressure on footfall.
The Bank Street improvement scheme forms part of the wider Levelling Up East Lancashire programme and is intended to create a safer, more attractive and accessible town centre.
Lancashire County Council has acknowledged concerns about disruption but says the long-term benefits will outweigh the short-term inconvenience, describing the project as a major investment in Rawtenstall's future.
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