By Lin Xinyi

THE closing of roads leading to the SingTel Singapore Grand Prix circuit has upset some shop and restaurant tenants at Suntec City and Marina Square.

Many of the them told The Straits Times that business has nose-dived owing to the inconvenience following the road closure. Others blamed the slower economy.

Several roads, such as Beach Road and Bras Basah Road, had sections closed since yesterday in preparation for the weekend's F1 race.

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