Prolonged construction on 2100 South and 1300 East — key roadways through Sugar House’s downtown — has pushed many small businesses into a challenging recovery period. Effects on small businessesBehind the city’s project, small business owners continue to voice concerns about the toll years of construction have taken. “I grew up in Sugar House when it was full of small businesses. Hopkins, however, argued that the city did not do enough to protect Sugar House businesses. “The goal is to bring people out to support Sugar House’s small businesses,” she said.