Controlled implosion moves SomeraRoad project forward in West Bottoms

Controlled implosion moves SomeraRoad project forward in West Bottoms

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Developers want people in and around the West Bottoms to know that if they hear a series of small explosions or the rumble of a building coming down, it's all part of the plan. SomeraRoad is using a controlled implosion to bring down the old Weld Wheel building, making way for a new construction project. "The controlled implosion makes the most sense at this specific situation because it is so close to the Union Pacific rail …