NORFOLK, Va. — The process to demolish Military Circle Mall in Norfolk is getting underway.
On Friday, the City of Norfolk announced preparations for Phase 1 of the demolition will continue through April 24.
"Phase 1 demolition will start with outparcels - China Garden, Martin’s Café, and The Shoppes, with additional outparcel demolition to follow," the city said in a press release. "Phase 1 outparcel demolition is expected to continue through late June."
The city said Phase 2 is set to begin in late summer this year.
Military Circle Mall, which opened in 1970, closed at the beginning of January 2023.
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Here's the full release from the city: