Details on Buffalo’s Filmore Hospital Implosion [VIDEO]

Preparations are underway for the implosion of the former Millard Fillmore Hospital site at Gates Circle in Buffalo.

The implosion is set for this Saturday, October 3rd at 7:00A.M.

Here's what you need to know...

* Roads near the Gates Circle site will be closed to traffic starting at 3:00A.M. on Saturday. A 500 foot zone directly surrounding the former hospital will be put on lock down starting at 6:00A.M.

* City leaders are asking residents that live in the implosion zone to stay inside their homes with the windows and doors shut, close up air conditioning units and stay away from any windows... OR take advantage of an invitation to view the implosion from the top of the Osinski parking ramp.

*Residents who are eligible to view the implosion from the top of the parking ramp should have received a letter from the developers, which can be taken to the site office between 3:00-6:00P.M. on Thursday and Friday.

*Residents living outside of the restricted zone are encouraged to stay home and watch the implosion on television, for safety reasons. There will also be a public viewing area set up at the corner of Delaware and Delavan Avenues.

In regards to Traffic and Road Closures...

• Delaware Avenue at Delavan Avenue
  • Southbound traffic on Delaware will detour onto Delavan, proceeding east to Main St. or west to Elmwood Avenue. Access will be provided for residents and business personnel when possible.
• Cleveland Ave./Auburn Ave./Lancaster Ave./Lafayette Ave. east of Elmwood Ave.
• Chapin Parkway east of Delavan Ave.
• Lafayette Avenue west of Linwood Ave.
• Linwood Avenue at Balcom Street.
  • Northbound traffic on Linwood will detour on to Balcom Street east bound to Main Street.
• Balcom Street will be converted from one way street west of Main Street into a two way street, from Main Street to Linwood Avenue.