Twigg Street and Mesquite Street Intersection Will Remain Closed Overnight

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The intersection of Twigg Street and Mesquite Street was closed earlier this afternoon to repair a water line leak. The water line leak occurred during the mill and overlay operation of Twigg Street. The intersection will remain closed overnight to allow the impacted area to drain. Crews will continue the mill and overlay operation tomorrow morning.

The ramp exit to Twigg Street will remain closed, but the Broadway Street exit ramp is still open to access the Downtown area.

Current Closures Include:

•  US 181 (Harbor Bridge) from North Beach to Bayfront/Shoreline (Southbound) – US 181 (Harbor Bridge) southbound left lane will be closed from North Beach to Bayfront/Shoreline exit. Vehicles exiting from US 181 (Harbor Bridge) to Bayfront/Shoreline will be detoured to Broadway Street exit ramp.
• Twigg Street from Mesquite Street to Chaparral Street - Twigg Street will be closed from the US 181 exit ramp. Traffic will be required to follow the Broadway Street exit ramp as a detour to Shoreline/Bayfront. Mesquite Street will be closed at Twigg Street, and traffic will be required to follow the Mann Street Detour. Chaparral Street will be operated with flagger operations on some occasions throughout the day.

Safety is a top priority, so motorists are reminded to be aware of the work zone, follow the posted detour signs, or seek 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.