Orlando businesses impacted by ongoing road repairs in Ivanhoe Village [Video]

ORLANDO, Fla. – The city of Orlando is preparing for continued growth as more people move to the area, but the expansion may cost some businesses.

In the Ivanhoe neighborhood, many business owners say they are struggling due to limited parking and street access.

“The Hammered Lamb” says it survived the pandemic, but ongoing road repairs are proving to be an even tougher challenge. The popular Orlando restaurant is being forced to partially close on its slowest days, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, as it waits for the construction to wrap up.

The city of Orlando says the road repairs are critical to prevent future flooding and that it has been working with businesses to mitigate the impact.

“We were losing more than we were bringing in,” said Jason Lambert, owner of The Hammered Lamb. A staple in Orlando for more than 12 years, the restaurant is now struggling as construction in Ivanhoe Village disrupts …