A TOWN centre restaurant will trial a delivery service after being hit by a decline in footfall due to roadworks that surround a major regeneration project.
La Casa Vieja, on Bickerstaffe Street, St Helens, is located next to a transformation area of St Helens town centre, where a new bus station, market hall, hotel and housing are being created.
The giant construction project has led to major road closures, meaning businesses located nearby report being badly hit by a fall in trade.
La Casa Vieja said customers have reported difficulty accessing the restaurant, with some taxi services unable to drop diners nearby.
In a statement posted on social media, La Casa Vieja said: "We have had a detrimental decline in restaurant custom.
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"We understand people might be having trouble coming to Casa due to access issues and have had disruptions with taxi services not being able to bring customers close to the gate."
To address the issue, the restaurant will begin offering deliveries, between 5pm and 8pm.
Orders can be placed via Facebook, by texting 07807330010, or by calling 01744 454613 from 4.30pm tomorrow evening.
Delivery is available within a 3.5-mile radius for a £4 charge.
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