The Imagine Jasper Avenue Project will improve pedestrian safety through wider sidewalks, streetscaping, improved lighting and full roadway reconstruction.

Project Update - April 2026

Work continues on the Imagine Jasper Avenue project, with Stage 2 of Phase 2 starting mid-April 2026 and continuing through fall 2026. This stage focuses on the area between 117 Street and 121 Street and includes major upgrades to improve safety, accessibility and the overall streetscape. 

Stage 2 improvements include:

  • Reconstructed roadway
  • Wider, upgraded sidewalks
  • New street and pedestrian lighting
  • Improved pedestrian crossings
  • Enhanced transit accessibility
  • Utility relocations
     

In 2026, utility work is also underway to prepare for future improvements. This includes relocating gas lines from beneath sidewalks into the roadway, moving overhead utilities underground and upgrading water mains. This work started in April on the north side of Jasper Avenue, from 121 Street to 124 Street. 

Phase 2 construction remains on track to be completed over three years, with winter pauses each year to minimize traffic impacts.

Traffic and pedestrian impacts:

Construction will require temporary lane, road and sidewalk closures, as well as parking restrictions. One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction at all times, and pedestrian access will continue throughout construction.

To complete intersection reconstruction safely and within the construction season, some crossings of Jasper Avenue will be temporarily closed and will shift as work progresses. Pedestrian detour and wayfinding signage is in place along Jasper Avenue to help people navigate the area and locate open crossings. 

We recognize that changes to crossings can be challenging, especially for residents with mobility needs. We have prioritized keeping open key intersections where possible. 

Read the Imagine Jasper Avenue Spring Newsletter for more information.

Project Goal and Highlights

The goal of Imagine Jasper Avenue and Jasper Avenue New Vision is to restore and elevate the avenue, giving it a consistent look and feel, highlighting the downtown core and providing a safe and enhanced experience for those who walk, bike, drive or use transit. Ultimately, the changes will support area businesses and attract visitors.

Highlights of both sections of Jasper Avenue include wider sidewalks, enhanced street furniture and plantings, new street and pedestrian lighting and full roadway reconstruction including the addition of some continuous crossings.