Street Closures and Traffic Impacts
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Street closures along major City streets impacting motorists and pedestrians are listed below. 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
Brawner Parkway – Kostoryz Road to Carroll Lane (Bond 2018)
During Phase 2 of Brawner Parkway construction, traffic north and south of the median is reduced to one-way in the westbound direction from Carroll Lane to Kostoryz Road.
Fairview Drive – Up River Road to Kenwood Drive (RSRP)
Fairview Drive is closed for street reconstruction between Up River Road and Kenwood Drive. Residents along Fairview Drive will be provided with local access. Construction is expected to last several months.
Junior Beck Road – Bear Lane to Old Brownsville Road (Bond 2018)
During this Phase Two of the project, Junior Beck Road will be temporarily converted to one-way traffic in the southbound direction from Bear Lane towards Old Brownsville Road. The Corporate Drive intersection at Junior Beck will be temporarily closed for this phase. Residents will continue to have local access from South Padre Island Drive (SPID) Access Road. Wayfinding and detour signage will be in place to guide motorists to their destinations. The temporary one-way and intersection closure is expected to last several months.
Leopard Street – Palm Drive to Nueces Bay Boulevard (Bond 2018)
Leopard Street is reduced to one lane, in each direction, along the eastbound lanes (south side) of Leopard Street between Nueces Bay Boulevard and Battlin' Buc Boulevard. The intersection at Leopard Street and Nueces Bay Boulevard is open to traffic. Additional temporary intersection closures will be implemented along the south side of Leopard Street as construction progresses.
Long Meadow Drive – Saratoga Boulevard to St. Andrews Drive (Bond 2018)
Traffic on Long Meadow Drive is restricted to one-way only in the northbound direction from Saratoga Boulevard to St. Andrews Drive. Southbound traffic will be detoured to Wooldridge Road to access Everhart Road or Staples Street. The one-way detour is anticipated to last for the project’s duration, and construction is expected to last six months.
Park Road 22 Bridge and Channel – Whitecap Boulevard to Commodores Drive (SH 361)
Park Road 22 is closed for construction on the south side (eastbound lanes) between Compass Street and Cruiser Street. Motorists traveling eastbound (south side) along Park Road 22 are shifted to the westbound lanes (north side) between Compass Street and Cruiser Street. Travel lanes in each direction are reduced to one between Compass Street and Cruiser Street.
Staples Street – Baldwin Boulevard to Kostoryz Road (Bond 2018)
Construction on Staples Street is moving into the next phase, where traffic will shift to the east side onto the newly constructed roadway. Traffic will continue to travel in one lane in each direction. The center-turn lane will continue to be closed during this phase of construction.
South Staples Street – Saratoga Boulevard to Williams (CSIP)
The contractor is performing maintenance on South Staples Street from Saratoga Boulevard to Williams Drive as part of the City's Concrete Streets Improvement Project.
Construction will take place between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The contractor will conduct daily single-lane closures along South Staples Street, beginning at the Williams Drive intersection, and work southward towards Saratoga Boulevard. Intersections along the construction path may experience daily short-term closures or restrictions. Two-way traffic will remain open for motorists throughout construction.
Construction duration for this project is expected to last two months, weather permitting.
Swantner Drive – Indiana Avenue to Texan Trail (Bond 2018)
Swantner Drive is open to traffic from Indiana Street. to Chamberlain Street.
Swantner Drive is closed to all traffic from Vaky St through Glazebrook Street and Swantner Drive between Glazebrook Street and Texan Trail. All side streets within the closed area are accessible from Reid Drive to the North and Staples Street to the south.
Wooldridge Road – Everhart Road to Cascade Drive (Bond 2018)
Contractors for the City are reconstructing Wooldridge Road between Everhart Road and Cascade Drive as part of the City’s 2018 Bond Package. A temporary full street closure of Wooldridge Road, between Everhart Road and Fenway Drive, will be in place. Motorists will maintain local access up to the closure, and detour signs will be in place to guide traffic around the temporary closure. Motorists using Wooldridge Road as part of their daily commute are advised to seek alternate routes on Holly Road and Saratoga Boulevard via Everhart Road or Staples Street.
Waldron Road – South Padre Island Drive and Purdue Road (Bond 2020)
Phase Three of the Waldron Road project will begin on Monday, February 20. Waldron Road will be restricted to two lanes between Don Patricio Road and Purdue Road.
CITY PERMITTED CLOSURES
Ayers Street – Norton Street Intersection
A contractor for AEP Texas is performing maintenance work on their facilities along Ayers Street from Southgate Drive to Watson Street. The contractor will implement various lane closures along this section of Ayers Street. Side streets intersecting with the proposed work zone may experience a brief temporary street closure to allow contractors to perform maintenance work. Work at this location is expected to last one month.
Breakwater Avenue – E Causeway to W Surfside Boulevard
Flat Iron Dragados is making water and stormwater improvements along Breakwater Avenue as part of the New Harbor Bridge Utility Relocation Project. The contractor will temporarily close Breakwater Avenue between East Causeway and West Surfside Boulevard to construct the proposed improvements. The temporary closure will remain in place until utility construction is complete. A detour will be in place to guide motorists around the closure. Local business and residential access will be maintained at all times during construction. Work is expected to last several months.
Caldwell Street – Mexico Street to Brownlee Boulevard (Guerra Underground)
The subcontractor for Flat Iron 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. Construction is expected to last several months.
Carancahua Street – Agnes Street to Coopers Alley
The contractor for Corpus Christi Water Department is making pavement repairs on Carancahua Steet. The contractors will temporarily close lanes along Carancahua Street between Agnes Street and Coopers Alley. Construction is expected to last several weeks.
Carancahua Street – Agnes Street to Coopers Alley
A contractor for private development is constructing a new driveway and sidewalk along Carancahua Street. The contractor will temporarily close travel lanes between Kinney Street and Coopers Alley to make the proposed improvements. The closure will remain in place until utility construction is complete. Local business and residential access will be maintained at all times during construction. Construction is expected to last one month.
Cuiper Street – Carlton Street to Dinn Street
The contractor for Corpus Christi Water Department is repairing a wastewater line on Cuiper Street and implementing temporary street closures between Carlton Street and Dinn Street. Cuiper Street will temporarily close to all traffic between Carlton Street and Dinn Street. Motorists will continue to have local access up to the closure. A detour will be in place to guide traffic around the temporary closure. Construction is expected to last several weeks.
Elizabeth Street – 11th and 12Th Street Intersection
A contractor for Corpus Christi Water Department is repairing a wastewater lift station between 11th Street and 12th Street, near the intersection of Elizabeth Street. The contractor is positioning pumps at Elizabeth Street for a temporary bypass line across the intersection. The contractor is implementing a temporary intersection closure to protect the bypass line during repairs. Motorists will continue to have local access up to the closure. A detour will be in place to guide traffic around the temporary closure. Construction is expected to last several months.
Greely Drive – Belmeade Drive to Evergreen Drive
The contractor for private development is constructing a waterline across Greely Drive and has implemented temporary street closures between Belmeade Drive and Evergreen Drive. Greely Drive will be temporarily closed to all traffic between Belmeade Drive and Evergreen Drive. Motorists will maintain local access up to the closure, and a detour will be in place to guide traffic around the temporary closure. Construction is expected to last several weeks.
Green Gate Drive – Surrounding Neighborhood Streets
A communication contractor is working on upgrading cable television lines and will be installing facilities in the Green Gate Drive neighborhood. The contractor will implement temporary sidewalks and lane closures to facilitate their work zone. Motorists will have residential access at all times.
Motorists should use caution while driving through the work zone. Construction is expected to last several months.
Guadalupe Drive – Surrounding Neighborhood Streets
A communication contractor is working on a fiber build project and will install facilities in the Guadalupe Drive neighborhood.
The contractor will implement various temporary sidewalk closures and lane closures to facilitate their work zone. The contractor will maintain residential access at all times during construction.
Motorists should use caution while driving through the work zone. Construction is expected to last several months.
Hall Avenue – Lantana Street to Benys Road
A contractor for Corpus Christi Independent School District is performing construction activities for the new Gibson Elementary School along Hall Avenue right of way. The contractor will implement daily temporary lane closures along the school’s property at various times during construction. Contractors will maintain residential access at all times.
Motorists should use caution while driving through the work zone. Construction is expected to last several months.
Hampshire Road – Lantana Street to Benys Road
A contractor for Corpus Christi Independent School District is performing construction activities for the new Gibson Elementary School along Hampshire Road right of way. The contractor will implement daily temporary lane closures along the school’s property at various times during construction. Contractors will maintain residential access at all times.
Motorists should use caution while driving through the work zone. Construction is expected to last several months.
Kinney Street – Carrizo Street to Tancahua Street
A contractor for private development is installing a new waterline across Kinney Street and has implemented temporary street closures between Carrizo Street and Tancahua Street. Kinney Street will temporarily close to all traffic between Carrizo Street and Tancahua Street. Motorists will maintain local access up to the closure, and a detour will be in place to guide traffic around the temporary closure. Construction is expected to last several weeks.
Lipes Boulevard – Giants Drive to Airline Road
A contractor for private development is making a waterline connection to an existing waterline on Lipes Boulevard. Contractors will implement a daily lane closure reducing the street to one travel lane. Flaggers will assist motorists through the one travel lane on both ends of the closure. Motorists are urged to use caution as they navigate through the work zone. Daily lane closures are expected to last a couple of weeks.
Ocean Drive – Doddridge Street to Mitchell Street
A contractor for AEP is performing maintenance work to their facilities along Ocean Drive. The contractor will implement lane reductions along Ocean Drive from Doddridge Street to Mitchell Street. Work at his location is expected to last several weeks.
Ocean Drive – Ennis Joslin Road to Country Club Drive
A contractor for AEP is performing maintenance work to their facilities along Ocean Drive. The contractor will implement lane reductions along Ocean Drive from Ennis Joslin Road to Country Club Drive. Work at his location 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 contrast, 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 – Andrews Drive Intersection
A contractor for Corpus Christi Water Department is performing emergency maintenance to a wastewater manhole at the intersection of Port Avenue and Andrews Drive. Travel lanes on Port Avenue are reduced to two lanes, one for each direction. Andrews Street Intersection is temporarily closed at Port Avenue. Local access to the closure will be maintained at all times, and a detour will be in place to guide traffic around the temporary closure. Construction is expected to last several weeks.
River Run Road – Surrounding Neighborhood Streets
A communication contractor is working on a fiber build project and will install facilities in the River Run Road neighborhood.
The contractor will implement temporary sidewalks and lane closures to facilitate their work zone. Motorists will have residential access at all times.
Motorists should use caution while driving through the work zone. Construction is expected to last several months.
Rossiter Street – South Alameda Street to Santa Fe Street
The contractor for Corpus Christi Water Department is repairing a wastewater line on Rossiter Street and implementing temporary street closure between South Alameda Street and Santa Fe Street. Rossiter Street will temporarily close to all traffic between South Alameda Street and Santa Fe Street. Motorists will maintain local access up to the closure, and a detour will be in place to guide traffic around the temporary closure. Construction is expected to last several weeks.
Starr Street – North Mesquite Street Intersection
A communication contractor is installing new fiber optic cable along Starr Street. The contractor will implement temporary sidewalk closures and temporary parking restrictions on the approach to Starr Street and North Mesquite Street intersection. Work at this location is expected to last several weeks.
Tancahua Street – Coopers Alley to Kinney Street
A contractor for private development is making multiple water and wastewater improvements along Tancahua Street. The contractor will temporarily close Tancahua Street between Coopers Alley and Kinney Street to construct the proposed improvements. The closure will remain in place until utility construction is complete. A detour will be in place to guide motorists around the closure. Local business and residential access will be maintained at all times during construction. Construction is expected to last one month.
West River Drive – Surrounding Neighborhood Streets
A communication contractor is working on a fiber build project and will install facilities in the West River Drive neighborhood.
The contractor will implement various temporary sidewalk closures and lane closures to facilitate their work zone. The contractor will maintain residential access at all times during construction.
Motorists should use caution while driving through the work zone. Construction is expected to last several months.
Wood River Drive – Surrounding Neighborhood Streets
A communication contractor is working on a fiber build project and installing facilities in the Wood River Drive Neighborhood.
The contractor will implement various temporary sidewalk closures and lane closures to facilitate their work zone. Motorists will have residential access at all times.
Motorists should use caution while driving through the work zone. Construction is expected to last several months.
Yorktown Boulevard – Rodd Field Road to Geiger Drive
A contractor for private development is a water line for new retail development property. The contractor will implement temporary sidewalks and lane closures along the eastbound travel lanes to perform construction work. Motorists should use caution while driving through the work zone. Construction is expected to last several days.
Yorktown Boulevard – Rodd Field Road to Geiger Drive
A contractor for private development is constructing a new waterline as part of a public improvement project. The contractor will implement temporary sidewalks and lane closures along the eastbound travel lanes to perform waterline construction. Motorists should use caution while driving through the work zone. Construction is expected to last several days.
SPECIAL EVENT PERMITTED CLOSURES
Goodwill Run 5K & 10K Run
Goodwill Industries of South Texas will have its annual Goodwill 5K & 10K Run on March 4 to help fund Goodwill’s free employment and training programs for South Texans with disabilities or other barriers to employment. This year’s event will start and finish at Whataburger Field. Runners will run east on Port Avenue to the Seawall behind Selena Auditorium. Then runners will run south on the Seawall to the turnaround points at Sherrill Veterans Memorial Park and Cole Park, respectively, and return to Whataburger Field. The event will implement No Parking and lane closures along Shoreline Boulevard and Seawall on the morning of the event to provide added room for runners. Access to T-Heads will be maintained at all times during the event. A lane closure is also implemented on Port Avenue between American Bank Center and Whataburger Field for the runners’ home run back to the finish line. Temporary lane closures for the event are expected to last through the morning.
ArtWalk – Downtown Corpus Christi
The Downtown Management District is once again hosting its outdoor monthly ArtWalk Event in Downtown Corpus Christi Friday, March 3, 2023. Temporary full street closures will be implemented on Starr Street, Peoples Street, and Lomax Street, from Mesquite Street to Chaparral Street. Chaparral Street will also be closed from Lomax Street to Lawrence Street. Street parking will be restricted along and near these areas. Street Closures will be removed the following morning. Please contact the Downtown Management District for more information on the downtown street closure.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- Corpus Christi Street Information – www.cctexas.com/streetinfo
- DriveTexasTM – www.drivetexas.org
- Harbor Bridge Project – www.harborbridgeproject.com/traffic-updates/road-lane-closures/