DENVER (KDVR) — As construction continues on East Colfax Avenue, one restaurant owner is speaking on the impacts of the project.

Yahya's Mediterranean Grill and Pastries, located at 2207 E Colfax Ave, sits right in the area where construction is underway for a Bus Rapid Transit Line, which is expected to be completed in 2027.

FOX31 interviewed the owner of Yahya Ameen, which offers authentic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. He tells FOX31 that despite the positive reviews and feedback from customers, people are not coming through the doors like they used to.

“We survived COVID. We're hoping to survive what's going on right now with the construction,” Ameen said.

Trying to adapt to the construction, the restaurant has expanded advertising and new banners outside encouraging par

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