The crowd grows bigger and bigger at the Grand Ave. Park on Wednesday morning. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

The crowd grows bigger and bigger at the Grand Ave. Park on Wednesday morning. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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It’s a prime viewing spot to watch the Grand Ave. Bridge rise

There are a lot of moving parts as workers scramble early Wednesday morning.

Today’s the day. The trains have stopped.

The crowds came out in droves for what could be the best show in town right now.

Story and more photos to come…

The crowd gathered at the Grand Ave. Park on Wednesday morning. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

The crowd gathered at the Grand Ave. Park on Wednesday morning. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Lots of folks came out to watch the Grand Ave. Bridge on Wednesday morning. (Sue Misao / The Herald)

Lots of folks came out to watch the Grand Ave. Bridge on Wednesday morning. (Sue Misao / The Herald)

Crews (lower right) reinforce the road. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Crews (lower right) reinforce the road. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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The crowd gathered at the Grand Ave. Park on Wednesday morning. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Lots of folks came out to watch the Grand Ave. Bridge on Wednesday morning. (Sue Misao / The Herald)
Crews (lower right) reinforce the road. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

The crowd gathered at the Grand Ave. Park on Wednesday morning. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Lots of folks came out to watch the Grand Ave. Bridge on Wednesday morning. (Sue Misao / The Herald)

Crews (lower right) reinforce the road. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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