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Shoppers are being advised to stay away from Rideau Street between Sussex Drive and Nicholas Street this weekend as workers proceed with the demolition of the west pedestrian skyway linking the Rideau Centre to the Bay store.

Pedestrian access to Rideau Street and the stores will not be affected.

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A work group being led by Cadillac Fairview, owners of the Centre, began the project Friday night.

The street is expected to reopen Tuesday at 10 p.m.

OC Transpo routes will be detoured during the closure. Visit octranspo.com for updates.

“With all of the construction-related activities underway, residents are encouraged to be flexible with commuting times, stagger work hours or use alternative means for travel,” the city advises.