We have a stimulation project in my home town that has caused two business to close.
While I think the stimulus bill was a complete crock of socialistic crap, I can’t relate the two business closings to the stimulus bill. Our bridge needed replaced and no matter who provided the loot, construction would have blocked access to the businesses. Sucks, but it is what it is. On the other hand, I do wonder if the source of funds being federal didn’t change how the bid was let. The winning firm took 14 months to build a four lane bridge - which ironically enough, has a 5th turning lane in the middle complete with arrows!
Why do you need a turn lane in the middle of a bridge? That said, I have little sympathy for your 14-month project because I have to use the Virginia part of the Beltway. They have been working on it for several years now, like seven or eight, maybe, with no end in sight, and on both the inner and outer loop, every time you drive it the exits are different, and badly marked, so you tend to overshoot your destination and go miles out of your way. It is maddening. Washington DC has been working on 295/Route 50/New York Avenue improvements since the mid-90s and they STILL AREN’T FINISHED. And yes, I am bitter.