Those mourning the impending loss of the Johnson Street Bridge, and those hotly anticipating its replacement, can watch the $77-million job unfold from their computer.

The City of Victoria is seeking bids on a contract to install and maintain an outdoor camera on top of Mermaid Wharf, at 407 Swift St., to record the work. Once the webcam is set up, people will be able to watch the work as it progresses at www.johnsonstreetbridge.com.

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The City aims to have the rail bridge demolished by the end of the year.