Realty Building demolition slated to start Friday afternoon; more downtown traffic expected

The Realty Building’s demolition is reportedly slated to begin this afternoon in downtown Youngstown by a private company.

“In addition to the security fence placed around the building by the owners, the City of Youngstown has installed and will maintain additional barricades marking the “collapse zone,” the city said in a press release Thursday afternoon. “As the building demolition proceeds and the height of the building is reduced, the collapse zone will be reduced accordingly. It is anticipated that full removal of the collapse zone can be achieved at the Youngstown Fire Chief’s discretion once the demolition reaches the 4th floor.”

Traffic is expected to be heavier around Market Street and Federal Plaza.

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