Cambridge city officials have ordered the demolition of the 66-unit Riverview condominium building, deemed unsafe due to structural deficiencies discovered in 2023. As a precaution, the right lane of Memorial Drive will be closed indefinitely, alongside closures of nearby streets. Despite evacuations, analysis indicated ongoing dangerous conditions in the building. The city's engineering and permitting process for demolition is expected to take six to eight weeks, with actual demolition estimated to take twelve to eighteen weeks.
City officials declared the 66-unit Riverview building unsafe, resulting in its demolition order due to significant structural deficiencies discovered in 2023.
A lane of Memorial Drive will be closed indefinitely because of concerns about the structurally compromised Riverview condominium building potentially collapsing.
Residents and furniture have been evacuated from the building, but ongoing analysis has indicated dangerous conditions due to substandard concrete and poor reinforcement.
The city has closed segments of adjoining streets to ensure safety and will maintain access for direct abutters during the demolition process.
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