CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas \u2014 After days of patiently waiting, the center span of the old Harbor Bridge finally came down, marking the start of a new chapter in Corpus Christi\u2019s history.<\/p>\n
Since Monday, neighbors from across the Coastal Bend gathered near the Corpus Christi Water Gardens to catch one last glimpse of the bridge before the center span was lowered. Windy conditions delayed the process for several days, but on Thursday, under clear skies and calm winds, the long-anticipated moment arrived.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s everything that represents Corpus Christi,\u201d said neighbor, Carlos Lopez, who came to watch the bridge come down with his son. \u201cI was here on Monday and it was delayed, but I wanted to come back so we could witness this together.\u201d<\/p>\n
The process of lowering the bridge\u2019s center span took more than nine hours. Many onlookers brought lawn chairs, cameras and snacks, spending the day reflecting on what the bridge has meant to the city.<\/p>\n
\u201cI love this kind of history,\u201d neighbor, Timothy Paris, said. \u201cI\u2019m a history buff, and this is something I\u2019ll never forget.\u201d<\/p>\n
For more than 60 years, the old Harbor Bridge has stood as a symbol of connection and community, linking downtown Corpus Christi to the Northside and Portland. For many residents, it\u2019s more than steel and concrete.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s historical, it\u2019s a fabulous thing,\u201d longtime resident, Nancy Beyer, said. \u201cIt\u2019s been part of our lives. We\u2019ve been driving over this bridge all our lives.\u201d<\/p>\n
Some neighbors are now asking whether they\u2019ll have a chance to keep a piece of the old bridge as a souvenir. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) told KRIS 6 News they\u2019re working with Flatiron\/Dragados to coordinate future options for residents to commemorate the structure.<\/p>\n
TxDOT also confirmed the barge and center span will be transported to a dock at the Port of Corpus Christi\u2019s Inner Harbor. There\u2019s no word yet on when the entire bridge will be completely removed.<\/p>\n
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