Final blast: Redcar Coke Ovens Screen House to be demolished

13:04.23 REDCAR BLAST FURNACE CREDIT: PA
Redcar Coke Ovens Screen House will also be demolished as was The Redcar Blast Furnace last year. Credit: PA

Another landmark will no longer dominate the Teesside coastline as it is down to be demolished today.

On Friday 14 April at approximately 2pm, crews will conduct a controlled-explosion to bring down the Redcar Coke Ovens Screen House, which was part of the former steelworks.

Ten explosive charges will be set off concurrently to bring down the 39-metre tall Screen House in one final blast.

This is among some of the final structures that are being demolished following the blowdown of the main portion of the Redcar Coke Ovens in June last year.

Tees Valley Combined Authority have said there are no planned road closures and disruption to the surrounding area will be kept to a minimum.

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