Empty crutches left at Ruk en Pluk after break-in on Linnaeusstraat: "Come with a parachute"

Construction work on the Linnaeusstraat and nearby Tugelaweg in Amsterdam has significantly hampered access to local businesses, including the cafe Ruk en Pluk and a neighboring scooter shop. Cafe owner Jaap van der Heijden reports a drastic decline in visitors, noting that the surrounding fencing and road closures discourage spontaneous foot traffic. The lack of tram and car accessibility further compounds the struggle for shop owners like Jeffrey Hofman, who reports increased safety hazards and congestion near his store. With major construction scheduled to continue until the end of next year, local entrepreneurs face ongoing economic strain. While both business owners are pursuing compensation from the municipality to mitigate their losses, they maintain that the funds are insufficient to cover their financial damages. For now, they remain determined to keep their businesses running despite the challenging environment created by the long-term infrastructure improvements.