The process of lowering the Gerald Desmond Bridge’s center span began Saturday, marking the first step toward demolishing a one-time critical traffic link that spurred the Port of Long Beach’s.
Once a signature feature in the Long Beach harbor skyline, the Gerald Desmond Bridge is being dismantled this weekend, opening the port's waterways to larger cargo ships.
The Port of Long Beach will hold a retirement ceremony today for the decommissioned Gerald Desmond Bridge, which will be demolished to allow better access to the port's Inner Harbor for large cargo vessels.
The Port of Long Beach will hold a retirement ceremony today for the decommissioned Gerald Desmond Bridge, which will be demolished to allow better access to the port's Inner Harbor for large cargo vessels.