The demolition of the Building of the Southwest will take place Saturday, March 16th at 8 a.m. The nine-block area bound by Ohio Ave. to the north, Loraine St. to the east, Wall St. to the south, and Marienfeld St. to the west will be closed starting Friday, March 15th from 11:00 p.m. until approximately noon Saturday, March 16th. A portion of Big Spring St. from Illinois Ave. to Wall St., and a portion of Texas Ave. from Marienfield St. to Colorado St. will be closed today Friday, March 15th at 6 p.m. We advise the public to avoid downtown area during the demolition activity.