Demolition Takes Down Eastern Span Of Old Tappen Zee Bridge

Commuters and experts in local lore talk about the Tappan Zee Bridge, constructed in 1952 over the Hudson River, moments before the controlled demolition of its eastern span on Jan. 15, 2019. CBSN New York's Janelle Burrell and Alex Denis report.

[@Zickcermacity]

So many memories - I never lost my sense of wonder crossing the original bridge when growing up.

[@babyduck5915]

that's right

[@Rndmrth3]

Demolition at 25:07

[@jimbecker5731]

Tappan not Tappen

[@redastrachan8978]

Right next to the new Tappan Zee Bridge

[@matthewvogel3071]

I'm from Bergen County, NJ and I bike over the Tappan Zee Bridge all the time I refuse I call it the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge

[@johnlupo3919]

WE KNOW IT,S "HERE"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!