The video above shows the start of a major project to demolish the very busy Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle. Built in the 1950s, this first section of the highway will take nine days to demolish and could cause a bit of traffic chaos as the viaduct carries 110,000 cars every day.
The reason for the demolition is due to another major project set to be finished in 2015, which will see the viaduct completely replaced by a deep bore tunnel highway. It's sure to be a difficult job in parts due to the close proximity it has to some buildings. Here's just one example:
Source: The Wrecking Ball
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