Water Street Deck demolition underway

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Demolition of the old Water Street Deck in Downtown Wilmington is expected to wrap up by the end of the week.

This is just one phase of the River Place redevelopment project. Grace Street, between Water and Front Street, will remain closed for safety reasons until Friday.

The main structure of the deck has already been torn down. Crews are working to demolish the two remaining ramps of the deck.

The City of Wilmington said after that, clean up will begin for the new multi-story mixed used development which will include parking, retail and residential space.

The project is expected to be finished by the end of 2019.