New London shops worry about business as church repairs force road closures

Emergency repairs of a condemned church are getting underway in New London. It's now prompting roads closures in the area.

And while people understand the safety concerns with the building, the detours are going to affect traffic and businesses in the area.

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On Monday, crews put up fencing around the Second Congregational Church in New London.

The city recently condemned the building and is planning repairs to the steeple.

“With the safety concern, I mean, obviously as tall as it is, yeah, it's good that they're getting on it,” David Piacenza, of New London, said.

The mayor said inspections found flaws in the steeple, though they can’t say when or if a collapse might take place.

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