The main street in downtown Paris is set to reopen in November, but some business owners say they’re not celebrating yet.

Grand River Street North, the town’s central artery, has been under heavy construction since May 8 as part of a massive, multi-year project to rebuild aging underground infrastructure, widen sidewalks, improve accessibility and give the historic core a fresh look.

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But it has made the last six months a challenge for business owners like Marylou Bergman.

“It’s been bad, I’m going to be honest with you. I never thought it would affect me because my clients are always appointments,” the hairdresser said.

She has been operating Paris Coiffures on the main strip for around 45 years.

But some of her loyal clients have had knee replacements or use walke

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