Tel Aviv’s central Maariv overpass was demolished Friday morning in a controlled detonation to make way for construction of the light rail.
The destruction of the 39-year-old bridge, situated at a major junction in central Tel Aviv, snarled automobile traffic in an already congested city.
Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz pushed the detonation button at 6 a.m.
For those interested in watching the explosion of the Maariv Bridge, the police set up special areas to watch it safely as it was brought down.
Construction of the long-awaited subway system began earlier this month, with large traffic complications expected as major areas of the city are torn up to build stations and dig tunnels.
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Police urge travelers to take public transportation instead of cars to help alleviate traffic during construction, which is projected to be completed in 2021.
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