Anyway what is the solution.
The solution is quite simple.
Businesses and Business people and the general public have to realise that the infrastructure of a town has to be maintained. Nothing lasts forever and pipes, buildings, roads, cables etc. etc. have to be not only maintained, but replaced or altered on a regular basis.
Providing such repairs, alterations and renewals are carried out with the minimum of disruption, and the public are made aware of road closures and diversions or other works related necessities there should be no complaint.
Apart from consultations there are Public Notices published in the press and nowadays even on Council and other web sites. If we are made aware of forthcoming problems it is up to us to adjust our own plans and actions to ensure we are still able to function as normally as is possible.
In the case of emergencies notice may, of course, not be given.
If my wife wanted a new pair of shoes from David Roberts she would have had no problem achieving her aim, and if she couldn't get there today she would do it another day. No sale would be lost I can assure you!