WHEELING, W.Va. – Wheeling Gateway Center Project officials report that demolition is progressing on schedule, with approximately 60% of the former Wheeling Inn building now demolished.
The Raze company crew is completing the work. They are being careful to remove debris to avoid issues with the Wheeling Suspension Bridge and Wheeling Heritage Trail. Raze believes demolition will be safer and potentially faster if they begin to “crunch down” the multi-story section of the building along Main Street.
To better accommodate the work, barriers and fencing will extend into the lane nearest the site (by the bridge) on Main Street. At times, flagging personnel may temporarily halt traffic to ensure safe passage for trucks removing debris. Sidewalks around the perimeter of the site will be closed to pedestrians, who are encouraged to use the sidewalks on the opposite side of Main Street.
The takedown of this section will be carefully planned to ensure all debris remains contained within the site and clear of the bridge’s suspension cables, which are anchored into 10th Street.
The site will house the future Wheeling Gateway Visitors & Heritage Center.
