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How many machines does it take to destroy a bridge? Victoria Street bridge demolition underway

Carmen Groleau | CBC News | Posted: February 24, 2018 7:55 PM | Last Updated: February 24, 2018

Major traffic delays are expected as Highway 85 is fully closed during demolition

Image | Victoria Street bridge demolition Kitchener

Caption: Crews began to demolish the Victoria Street bridge early Saturday morning. (Carmen Ponciano/ CBC)

Demolition to Victoria Street bridge started early Saturday morning, as crews began to take the bridge apart at 8 a.m.
During demolition work, Highway 85 will be fully closed, causing major traffic delays in the area.

Image | Victoria Street Bridge demolition Kitchener

Caption: The bridge was originally set to be demolished Feb. 10, but the snowy weather delayed those plans. (Carmen Ponciano/ CBC KW)

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However, traffic will be rerouted via the southbound Wellington Street off-ramp and northbound Bruce Street off-ramp onto detour routes with OPP assistance.
Demolition work is expected to go into Sunday morning.

Image | Kitchener Victoria Street bridge

Caption: Area near the Victoria Street bridge was fenced off from the public. (Carmen Ponciano/ CBC)

Image | Victoria Street bridge Kitchener

Caption: OPP will be assisting traffic at the Victoria Street bridge as Highway 85 is closed all weekend. (Carmen Ponciano/ CBC)

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