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

Demolition toVictoria 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.

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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.