North Padre Island Beach Access Roads: Newport Pass Road and Zahn Road (Bond 2014)

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Construction is scheduled to begin this week on two North Padre Island Beach Access Roads: Newport Pass Road and Zahn Road (Bond 2014). Improvements to the Beach Access Roads include:

  • Newport Pass Road- Restoration and full dept repairs for the entire length from State Highway 361 to the beach.
  • Zahn Road- Full reconstruction of the last approximate 800 linear feet of roadway nearest to the beach.   

Newport Pass Road will begin first and last approximately 12 weeks. Zahn Road will follow and is expected to last about 9 weeks.

Safety is a top priority, so motorists and pedestrians are reminded to be aware of the work zone, follow all traffic control devices, and use alternate routes to avoid delays.

For more information media representatives can contact Sr. Public Information Officer Melanie Lowry at 361-826-3837 or by email at melaniel@cctexas.com.