“All people wanted was to open and to get on with it,” he said.
“They did not want this additional intrusion.
“They have had plenty of time to do this. Why do it now? It’s staggering.”
Carol Mutlow, owner of Hannah’s Music, said it was better to complete the works before the summer, but that she could understand why some people were frustrated.
“Chepstow is so quiet at the moment,” she said.
“If they are going to do it, it’s probably best to get it done before the summer.”
Rachel McGee, co-owner of J’adore gift shop, said the timing of the works was “a bit odd”, as shops have just re-opened.