Construction to Start on Bond 2014 Ayers Street Project

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The City of Corpus Christi Traffic Engineering office advises residents on Thursday, July 20, weather permitting, City contractors will start work on the Bond 2014 Ayers Street Improvement Project. During this phase of the project the following traffic control plan will be implemented:

Santa Fe Street: Northbound Santa Fe Street traffic will shift onto the southbound lanes and will have one lane in each direction through the intersection.

Ayers Street: Eastbound Ayers Street traffic approaching Santa Fe Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic and left turns onto northbound Santa Fe will be allowed. Eastbound Ayers Street will be closed to traffic from Santa Fe Street to Ocean Drive. Ayers Street traffic will be reduced to one lane and will be one-way from Ocean Drive to Santa Fe Street.

Second Street:  Access to Second Street will be through Ocean Drive. Motorists exiting Second Street must turn left onto Ayers Street to Santa Fe Street.

Third Street: Third Street traffic approaching Ayers Street will be reduced to one lane. Through traffic and left turns will be allowed onto Ayers Street.

The city reminds drivers to use caution when driving through work zones. Motorists should expect delays and if possible, seek alternate routes or avoid the area. Access to local driveways will be maintained throughout the duration of the project.   

For more information, please contact Traffic Engineering at 826-3547.