Sanquhar traders hope customers return after A76 reopens

Brown, who warned of his concerns before the works began, said he hoped people would return once the road was cleared on Friday evening.

“I’ve lost a lot of trade – especially first thing in the morning because of the no parking restrictions on the high street,” he said.

“I’m down at least 20% overall.

“Hopefully, once it’s all over the customers will return but, after going elsewhere for six weeks, they might not.”

He said he was also concerned that there could be more closures later in the summer to put a power cable in the area.

“I sometimes wonder whether it’s all worth it,” he admitted.