The demolition of two buildings in the 800 block of South Main Street will cause sidewalk and street closures through March 3, city spokeswoman Nikki Durham said Monday in a press release.
Hopkinsville City Council approved demolition of Lee’s Game Room and the Holland Opera House during a special meeting Thursday, Feb. 17. The buildings were recently condemned for severe structural issues.
Drivers should expect partial closures on South Main Street between Seventh and Ninth streets during the demolition, according to the release.
At times, full closure of the street could be necessary. Pedestrians who normally walk on the sidewalk in front of the two buildings will need to find another path during the demolition. The city will mark detour routes for motorists.
Jennifer P. Brown is co-founder, publisher and editor of Hoptown Chronicle. You can reach her at editor@hoptownchronicle.org. Brown was a reporter and editor at the Kentucky New Era, where she worked for 30 years. She is a co-chair of the national advisory board to the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues, governing board past president for the Kentucky Historical Society, and co-founder of the Kentucky Open Government Coalition. She serves on the Hopkinsville History Foundation's board.
