Hennepin Ave Construction Project Begins, Worrying Some Small Businesses

• Parts of Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis closed on Monday for a two-year construction project

• The closure is worrying some small business owners along the avenue who fear fewer customers

• The project is split into two phases - phase one covers West Lake Street to 26th Street

• Phase two will cover 26th Street to Douglas Avenue once phase one is complete

• The goal is to improve Hennepin Avenue for biking, walking, transit and driving when the project finishes