Tacoma Narrows Bridge Construction

Narrows Park, a 35-acre stretch of beach in Tacoma, reopened this past weekend after a yearlong closure for renovation. It is now the "official" viewing spot to watch construction of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, which will be the largest suspension bridge built in the United States in more than 30 years.

Improvements to the park include fee-free telescopic viewers, a paved road down to the beach, a parking lot, and wheelchair accessibility.

The bridge work has thus far occurred mostly underwater. This summer, however, crews will begin to build the towers. The first is scheduled to rise to bridge-deck height in September.