Business owners in Little Italy push back against Saint-Zotique Street one-way change
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Tuesday morning, there was backlash brewing alongside the espressos in Little Italy. As of Monday, Saint-Zotique Street – which used to accommodate traffic in both directions – became a one-way street between Saint Dominique and Avenue Christophe-Colomb.
Tuesday morning, there was backlash brewing alongside the espressos in Little Italy.
As of Monday, Saint-Zotique Street – which used to accommodate traffic in both directions – became a one-way street between Saint Dominique and Avenue Christophe-Colomb.
Some business owners are unhappy with the change.
"The worst-case scenario is that we close our doors," said the co-owner of Café San Gennaro, Fabrizio Covone.
Covone said he fears the change will lead to congestion and drive customers away.
He said his restaurant is still recovering from the pandemic, among other challenges, and he worries this could be the tipping point.
"Our clients are going to be frustrated, dealing with extra traffic and fewer parking spaces," Covone added.
