Michigan went to court in an unsuccessful effort to forceclosure of Chicago-area shipping locks, then joined four other states Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio and Pennsylvania in a lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Chicago's water district, claiming their refusal to physically separate the watersheds was creating a public nuisance.
Police and the Highways Agency are continuing to monitor wind speeds, which could force the closure of the Sheppey Crossing in the north of the county.
While proponents say the law will protect the welfare of a woman undergoing a medical procedure, opponents say it will force the closure of North Dakota's only clinic that performs abortions.
The Ministry of Sound in Elephant and Castle is trying to stop the building of a block of flats nearby because club bosses fear noise complaints could force the venue's closure.
Mr Dickenson said his business did not supply anything to the force, but the petition was started after customers in his shop complained about the closure plan.
Chief Constable Chris Sims said the closure of Edgbaston and Aston stations would not happen for about two years and not until the force had "thoroughly consulted" with the community about the future provision of services.