East Main Street building set for demolition this week

BUCKHANNON — City officials have confirmed that the long-awaited demolition of the buildings at 23-23B East Main Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Main Street Spring Street, will begin this week, possibly Wednesday, Feb. 9.

The project will be executed by Mainline LLC, owned & operated by Kevin Lee. Much planning has gone into preparing for this demolition and all necessary permits have been secured.

The public is asked to watch for possible detours and temporary street closure during the more critical times of the demolition. Please stay clear of all work areas and allow the project to be completed in a safe and orderly fashion.

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