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

Project Update - March 2026

Work continues on the Imagine Jasper Avenue project, with Stage 2 of Phase 2 scheduled to begin in spring 2026 and completed in fall 2026. Work will focus on 117 Street to 121 Street.

Stage 2 improvements include:

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

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. Pedestrian access will be maintained.

In 2026, utility relocation is underway in preparation for future streetscape improvements. Gas utilities will move from under the sidewalk into the roadway. Utilities currently located overhead on wooden poles will be relocated underground to support the long-term vision for Jasper Avenue. Water main relocations and upgrades will begin in April, starting on the north side of Jasper Avenue. Following in June, Jasper Avenue from 121 Street to 124 Street will be limited to one lane in each direction using the westbound lanes.

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

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.