For restaurants near the old Harbor Bridge, the demolition project has brought more than just dust and detours — it has driven customers away. Businesses like Hoegemeyers Barbecue hope things will turn around once the old bridge comes down.
“We’re just trying to keep our heads above water,” said David Page, owner of Hoegemeyers Barbecue.
Hoegemeyer’s BBQ struggles with customer access during Harbor Bridge demolition
Hoegemeyers Barbecue is a local restaurant near the old Harbor Bridge that has been serving the Coastal Bend since 2013. The restaurant offers all sorts of barbecue plates.
Page said business has been slow and customers have been driven away for years due to their location…