Graham Avenue Closure Hits Downtown | Winnipeg News

Winnipeg’s Graham Avenue is shut down to traffic for a year, turned into a park-like zone with picnic tables and art — but the vibe isn’t working for local shops. Business owners report fewer customers, partly because buses stopped running and people assume the whole street is blocked. Downtown Winnipeg Biz admits the change hit bus-dependent stores hardest and is watching the impact while planning events like Salsa Sundays and a food truck fest to lure crowds. Construction also adds to the chaos, with nearly every route to some stores blocked — all until October. Still, hopes are pinned on new nearby condos to eventually revitalize the area and make it profitable for businesses and fun for everyone. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7859a5c6446675c6