The Ottawa Chinatown Royal Arch has taken a huge step towards its final form with the addition of ceramic roof tiles imported from China.

Suddenly, instead of a scaffolding-hidden pile of concrete and forms, the beauty of the future arch is emerging.

While crews work on the roofs, other crew members are preparing to lay curbs and new paving for the sidewalk and road under the arch. The arch is significantly ahead of schedule. No 2 bus users may get their Somerset route back before the end of July!

There are more details at http://www.ottawachinatownroyalarch.blogspot.com/.