The center span of Corpus Christi’s iconic 1959 Harbor Bridge will be lowered beginning Saturday in a multi-day operation that marks the final phase of decommissioning the historic structure.
The lowering process will take place in multiple steps from Saturday through Tuesday, when the span will be transported by water to a dock between Portland and Ingleside. This operation represents the culmination of months of planning and coordination between the Texas Department of Transportation, the United States Coast Guard, and the Port of Corpus Christi.
“For more than 60 years, the 1959 Harbor Bridge has served as an iconic landmark, connecting the people and places surrounding Corpus Christi. Its role as a key transportation asset has benefited generations of families and contributed significantly to our local economy, becoming an integral part of our community’s identity,” Joseph Briones said…