Asbestos, military concerns delay demolition of Portsmouth’s waterfront jail

Asbestos, military concerns delay demolition of Portsmouth’s waterfront jail

Demolition is now underway at Portsmouths former city jail after plans to implode the aging structure were scrapped due to safety concerns.The jail, which sits along the citys waterfront near City Hall, is slated to be torn down and redeveloped into valuable waterfront property, part of broader efforts to revitalize downtown Portsmouth.In December, city leaders announced Water Street would close from the parking garage to City Hall as preparatio…