Pedestrian-friendly Jasper Avenue construction begins

Jasper Avenue is getting a summer makeover. The city’s “main street” pilot to transform the strip over the summer into a more pedestrian-friendly space began Monday and is scheduled to be ready for a Saturday kickoff event.
Construction crews will be blocking off the outer lanes on Jasper Avenue between 109 Street and 115 Street to make room for more patios and walking space. The changes are supposed to make the stretch of road more appealing for pedestrians and street-front bu