Street Closures and Traffic Impacts

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX—Below are street closures along major City streets that impact motorists and pedestrians. These closures may be due to construction, special event activity, or maintenance. All closures are subject to change due to weather, emergency work, or other circumstances. 

Work zone safety is a priority. Motorists are advised to slow down, follow posted speed limits, pay attention, watch out for workers, obey signs and flaggers, and allow additional travel time for delays.

CITY STREET RECONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE PROJECTS

Airport Road – Morgan Avenue to Horne Road

In Phase 3 of the project, Airport Road will be closed entirely from just before the south entrance of the Corpus Christi State Living Center to just past the north entrance of Salinas Park.

Alameda Street – Del Mar Boulevard to Louisiana Avenue

On Monday, September 2, Phase 1 of the Alameda Street Project continues with a new traffic control plan. The street reconstruction will result in the closure of the southbound lanes on South Alameda Street from Louisiana Avenue to Hoffman Street. During this project phase, traffic will be redirected to two-way, single-lane traffic within the northbound lanes.  

Everhart Road – Staples Street to South Alameda Street

The Everhart Road reconstruction project is in Phase 2. This next phase includes closing the northbound lanes of Everhart Road from South Alameda Street to Jacquelyn Drive. Traffic will be redirected to the southbound lanes, allowing two-way single-lane traffic. Left turns will not be permitted when traveling southbound on Alameda Street at the Everhart Road intersection. All left turns at Staples Street and Everhart Road intersections will continue to be prohibited. 

Phase 1C is also in place and will extend the current Traffic Control Plan (TCP) from Burney Drive to the intersection at McArdle Road. The southbound lanes will be closed from South Staples Street to McArdle Road. Traffic will be redirected to the northbound lanes, allowing two-way single-lane traffic. Left turns onto McArdle Road from Everhart Road will be prohibited. Additionally, left turns onto Burney Drive from Everhart Road will be prohibited. This work will be done concurrently with Phase 1B and Phase 2. 

Flato Road – Bear Lane to Bates Road

Phase 1A of the Bond 2020 Flato Road Project has begun. During this phase, Flato Road will be closed from the intersection of Bear Lane to the second driveway of West Oso High School. In addition, Bates Road will be closed entirely for up to one month to facilitate the construction work.

Gollihar Road – Greenwood Drive to Crosstown Expressway

Phase 2 of the Gollihar Road project has begun. Gollihar Road will be fully closed from Greenwood Drive to Bernadino Street and partially closed on the eastbound lane from Bernadino Street to the Crosstown Expressway. Motorists will still have single-lane, two-way traffic.

Lipes Boulevard – Sun Wood Drive to Staples Street

The Lipes Boulevard project has begun Phase 1. The roadway between Sun Wood Drive and Clubgate Drive is closed to thru traffic for construction.

McArdle Road – Kostoryz Road to Carroll Lane

The project is now in Phase 2. To facilitate ongoing roadwork, the contractor will switch traffic control on McArdle Road from Carroll Lane to Kostoryz Road to the eastbound lane. The westbound lane, featuring newly completed concrete pavement, will be opened for one-way westbound traffic.

Schatzell Street – North Mesquite Street to Middle Broadway Street

The Street Preventative Maintenance Program (SPMP) is working on Schatzell Street between North Mesquite Street and Middle Broadway. The work consists of milling and asphalt placement operations. For the duration of the work, no on-street parking will be available.

Middle Broadway Street –Schatzell Street to Lawrence Street

The Street Preventative Maintenance Program (SPMP) is working on Middle Broadway Street between Schatzel Street and Lawrence Street. The work consists of milling and asphalt placement operations. For the duration of the work, no on-street parking will be available.

Lawrence Street – Middle Broadway Street to North Mesquite Street

The Street Preventative Maintenance Program (SPMP) is working on Lawrence Street from Middle Broadway Street to North Mesquite Street. Work consists of milling and asphalt placement operations. No on-street parking will be available for the duration of the work.

Lawrence Street – North Chaparral Street to North Shoreline Boulevard

The Street Preventative Maintenance Program (SPMP) is working on Lawrence Street from North Chaparral Street to N Shoreline Boulevard. The work consists of milling and asphalt placement operations. For the duration of the work, no on-street parking will be available.

Oso Parkway – Bar-Le-Doc Drive

City Storm Water Maintenance crews will replace drainage infrastructure underneath Oso Parkway's drainage crossing. To perform maintenance repairs, city crews will set up a temporary full street closure of Oso Parkway. Message boards and construction signage will guide motorists around the closure. Residential access will not be affected by the temporary street closure.

 

CITY PERMITTED CLOSURES

Alameda Street – at Texan Trail Intersection

A contractor for AT&T is installing new communication facilities under Alameda Street at the Texan Trail Intersection. Contractors will implement sidewalk closures to create a work zone for construction operations. Signs will be in place to guide pedestrians to use other crossing routes. Work at this location is expected to last one week.

Blanco Road – McNorton Road to Dead End

A private development contractor is installing a new stormwater line under Blanco Road from the outfall to past McNorton Road. The proposed construction will be completed in two phases. During phase 1, the contractor will construct a stormwater line from the existing outfall to just short of McNorton Road. The contractor is implementing a temporary, full-street closure of Blanco Road to perform construction activities. Residents will have access points to enter the work zone to their respective homes.

As construction progresses to phase 2, the contractor will construct a stormwater line through the intersection of Blanco Road and McNorton Road. The contractor will implement a temporary full-intersection closure during this phase to perform construction activities. Detours will be in place to guide motorists around the work zone. Motorists will always have residential access during construction, which will last several months.

Blanche Moore Drive – South Padre Island Drive to Williams Drive

Spectrum's contractor is installing new communication infrastructure along Blanch Moore and implementing temporary sidewalk closures along Blanche Moore Drive's southbound direction. During the construction, which is estimated to last one month, motorists will always have access to businesses.

Carancahua Street – Buffalo Street to Blucher Street

A contractor for AEP Texas is performing electrical upgrades and maintenance to the power supply in the Uptown District. The contractor will be implementing various sidewalks and lane closures along Carancahua Street. Motorists will always have access to businesses during construction. Construction is estimated to last one month.

Chaparral Street – IH 37 to Mann Street

A contractor for AT&T is installing new communication infrastructure along Chaparral Street. Contractors are implementing temporary sidewalk and lane closures along the northbound direction of Chaparral Street. A sidewalk detour will be in place to guide pedestrians around the work zone. Motorists will always have access to businesses during construction. Construction is estimated to last one month.

Caldwell Street – Mexico Street to Brownlee Boulevard (Guerra Underground)

The subcontractor for Flatiron Dragados is installing a new wastewater line between Mexico Street and Brownlee Boulevard as part of the New Harbor Bridge Utility Relocation Project. Construction is progressing and is now in its final phase. A temporary street closure of Caldwell Street between Mexico Street and Brownlee Boulevard will be in place for the final phase. A temporary intersection closure of Caldwell Street and Mexico Street will be in place as construction progresses to the west. Detour signs will be in place to direct traffic around the temporary street closure. Residents will always have access during construction.

Embassy Drive – South Padre Island Drive to Corona Drive

A restaurant chain contractor is connecting a fire line to an existing water line along Embassy Drive. To excavate the sidewalk and make the connection, the contractor is implementing a temporary sidewalk closure along the southbound travel lane. A detour will guide pedestrians around the work zone. Construction is expected to last several weeks.

Flynn Parkway – South Padre Island Drive to Corona Drive

A contractor for Grande Communication is constructing new facilities within the right of way. To excavate the sidewalk, the contractor is implementing a temporary sidewalk closure along the northbound travel lane. A sidewalk detour will be in place to guide pedestrians around the work zone. Construction is expected to last several weeks.

Hampshire Road – Benys Road to Lantana Street

A Corpus Christi Independent School District contractor is constructing a header curb, sidewalk, and driveway along Hampshire Road. The contractor will conduct flagger operations to guide motorists around the work area. Warning signs will be in place to advise motorists of the traffic pattern ahead. Construction is expected to last several weeks.

Leeward Drive – St. Bartholomew Avenue to Robla Drive

A contractor for AEP Texas is replacing power lines and poles along Leeward Drive. The contractor will implement daily sidewalk and lane closures to provide a work area for construction. Motorists will always have residential access. Construction is expected to last several months.

Leopard Street – Callicoatte Road to Western Drive

A contractor for a private development is working on utility service connections. The contractor is not implementing lane closures but will have traffic control to advise motorists of the work zone ahead.

Leopard Street – Corn Products Road to Southern Minerals Road

A private business contractor is working along Leopard Street's north right-of-way to connect a new 6-inch waterline to an existing water main. Contractors will not implement lane closures for construction. However, warning signs will be in place to advise of utility work ahead. Construction is expected to last several weeks.

Lomax Street – North Mesquite Street to North Chaparral Street

A contractor will have two 20-cubic-yard dumpsters on site for approximately 30 days. TAMUCC is renovating its first floor at Lomax & Chapparal and requires the equipment to remove trash and debris accordingly.

Mesquite Street – Starr Street to Peoples Street

A contractor for Spectrum is installing new underground facilities along Mesquite Street and Peoples Street. To perform construction, the contractor will close sidewalks and parking lanes. Work at this location is expected to last one month. Motorists will always have access to businesses.

Ocean Drive – Ennis Joslin Road to Island Boulevard

A contractor will be performing survey operations on the Oso Creek Bridge. The contractor will implement daily temporary lane closures as operations progress. Motorists should use caution and expect brief delays when driving through the work zone. The surveying operation is expected to last several weeks.

Port Avenue – Horne Road to Baldwin Boulevard (Clark Pipeline)

The contractor is replacing a 16-inch water main along South Port Avenue from Horne Road to Baldwin Boulevard. Construction has progressed into the next phase. However, Southbound Port Avenue will remain reduced to one lane between Baldwin Boulevard and Tarlton Street, utilizing the center turn lane as the travel lane. Northbound Port Avenue travel lanes will not be affected. In addition, other lane closures along the project limits may occur for lateral waterline installations. Construction at this location is estimated to last several months.

Port Avenue – at Ayers Street Intersection

A demolition contractor for the Regional Transportation Authority is removing the existing bus station and other facilities. To perform demolition operations safely, the contractor is implementing a temporary shoulder and sidewalk closure. Warning signs will advise motorists and pedestrians ahead of time regarding the construction. Construction at this location is expected to last several months.

Port Avenue – Agnes Street to Lipan Street

A contractor for Corpus Christi Water Department (CCW) is making utility improvements along Port Avenue. To perform demolition operations safely, the contractor is implementing a temporary shoulder and sidewalk closure. Warning signs will advise motorists and pedestrians ahead of time regarding the construction. Construction at this location is expected to last several months.

Rodd Field Road – Yorktown Boulevard to Mansions Drive

Foremost Communications is installing new aerial fiber optic facilities along Rodd Field Road. The contractor is implementing daily temporary lane closures on the northbound travel lanes. Side streets intersecting with the work zone may be temporarily closed for a short period while crews run a fiber optic line across. Motorists will always have access to businesses during construction. Construction is estimated to last one month.

Shoreline Boulevard – Peoples Street to Taylor Street

A contractor for Spectrum is installing new communication infrastructure along Peoples Street and Shoreline Boulevard. Contractors are implementing temporary sidewalk and parking lane closures along Peoples Street's westbound travel lanes and occupying the grass medians along Shoreline Boulevard. Motorists will always have access to businesses during construction. Construction is estimated to last one month.

Surfside Boulevard – Access to Surfside Park

A contractor for the City is demolishing and reconstructing Surfside Park’s facilities. The contractor is implementing a temporary full street closure to both access roads, restricting access to the park. Alternate residential access has been established for residents who live beside the park. Construction is expected to last one year.

Third Street – Morgan Avenue to Elizabeth Street

Corpus Christi Water Department (CCW) is improving utilities along Third Street. The construction contractor is implementing a temporary street closure of Third Street between Morgan Avenue and Elizabeth Street.

Detours will be in place to guide motorists around the work zone. Motorists will always have business access from Third Street during construction from Santa Fe Street. Motorists will always have access to the hospital’s emergency entrance from Mogan Avenue. Construction is expected to last several weeks.

Water Street – at IH 37 Intersection

A contractor for AEP Texas is performing electrical upgrades and maintenance to the power supply at the intersection. To perform maintenance activities, the contractor will implement various sidewalks and lane closures along IH 37 and Water Street. Motorists will always have access to businesses during construction. Motorists will always have access to businesses during construction. Construction is estimated to last one month.

Yorktown Boulevard – Cimarron Boulevard to Bichon Drive

A city contractor is installing a new waterline in Bill Witt Park. The contractor will close a lane and sidewalks along Yorktown Boulevard to make the connection. Construction is expected to last several days.

Yorktown Boulevard – at Oso Creek Bridge

A contractor will perform survey operations on the Oso Creek Bridge and implement daily temporary lane closures as operations progress. Brief delays will occur when traffic is reduced to one travel lane for both directions. Flaggers will be present during that time to assist motorists through the work zone. Motorists should be prepared to stop and expect brief delays when driving through the work zone. The surveying operation is expected to last several weeks.