Kingda Ka, the world’s tallest roller coaster and the fastest one in the U.S., will soon be imploded as part of its ongoing demolition. The ride at Six Flags Great Adventure had been closed since November.

From the time it opened in 2005 until its closure it held the world height record standing at 456 feet tall and had the U.S. speed record at 128 mph. Over 12 million rides were taken on the coaster in its lifespan, Six Flags Great Adventure said when they announced its closure, and they plan to replace it with another record-breaking rollercoaster.

The coaster’s demolition was originally scheduled to occur sometime between Feb. 11 and Sunday per a permit filed in Jackson Township, New Jersey, according to Shore News Network.

Instead, due to weather, the implosion was delayed. A new day has not been indicated for when Kingda Ka is supposed to come down, according to Shore News Network.

Coaster aficionados have been coming to the area and parking along New Jersey County Route 537 in the hopes of seeing the ride come down.

“A lot of people are still emotionally attached to Kingda Ka. It’s a really big deal for it to come down. It’s one of the first things you see when you drive in, before you even get to the park. It’s just been so iconic,” American Coaster Enthusiasts New Jersey representative Matt Kaiser told USA Today.

At the time that the coaster’s retirement was announced, Six Flags Great Adventure President Brian Bacica said “we understand that saying goodbye to beloved rides can be difficult, and we appreciate our guests’ passion. These changes are an important part of our growth and dedication to delivering exceptional new experiences.”

• Brad Matthews can be reached at bmatthews@washingtontimes.com.