Street Closures and Traffic Impacts

Mayor Paulette M. Guajardo | Corpus Christi Texas website

By Corpus Christi Sun Report

Jul 7, 2023

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

Gollihar Road - Bernandino Street to Prescott Street

A contractor for the City will begin temporary road closure on Gollihar Road from Bernandino Street to Prescott Street beginning June 1. The work will continue during the summer break.

Hearn Road – Callicoatte Road- to the Dead End

A contractor for the City will temporarily close Hearn Road from Callicoatte Road to the Dead End beginning on May 30.

Junior Beck Road – Bear Lane to Old Brownsville Road (Bond 2018)

During this Phase 2 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.

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 has moved to the next phase. Traffic has shifted 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.

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 St. Andrews Drive, will be in place. Motorists will have 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)

Construction on Waldron Road is moving on to the next phase. During construction, the contractor will implement lane reductions and temporary sidewalk closures from Graham Road to South Padre Island Drive. Motorists will have business access. Work at this location is expected to last several weeks.

Wildcat Drive – Northwest Boulevard to Teague Lane (Bond 2020)

Traffic on Wildcat Drive is restricted to one-way only in the northbound direction from Northwest Boulevard (FM624) to Teague Lane. Southbound traffic is detoured to the IH-69 southbound Access Road, and Northwest Boulevard, to access the school and business along the one-way work zone on Wildcat Drive. The one-way northbound traffic pattern, and detour, are anticipated to last for the duration of phase 1, which is expected to last several months.

CITY PERMITTED CLOSURES

Alameda Street – at Texan Trail Intersection

A contractor for AT&T is installing new communication facilities under Alameda Street at 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 month.

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.

Chaparral Street – Coopers Alley Intersection

A contractor for AEP Texas is installing underground facilities on South Chaparral Street at the intersection of Coopers Alley. The contractor will temporarily close Coopers Alley to Eastbound traffic from South Chapparal Street to North Mesquite Street. Detour signs will be in place to direct traffic around the temporary street closure. Work at this location is expected to last one month.

Cimarron Boulevard – Lipes Boulevard to York Crossing Boulevard

A contractor for a private development is constructing a new driveway on the east side of Cimarron Boulevard. The contractor will temporarily close a lane on the northbound travel lanes of Cimarron Boulevard to perform construction activities. Construction warning signs will be in place to advise traffic of the lane closures ahead. Construction is expected to last several weeks.

Denver Avenue – Rossiter Street to Ropes Drive

Corpus Christi Water Department (CCW) is making utility improvements along Denver Avenue. The proposed construction will be completed in two phases. During phase 1, the contractor is implementing temporary street closure along Denver Avenue between Rossiter Street and Cordulla Street. Side streets intersecting phase 1 construction limits will also be temporarily closed between Aransas Street and Ocean Drive.

As construction progresses to phase 2, the contractor will implement temporary street closure along Denver Avenue between Cordulla Street and Ropes Street. The temporary street closure will include the closure of Ropes Street between Aransas Street and Ocean Drive.

Detours will be in place to guide motorists around the work zone. Motorists will have residential access at all times during construction. Construction is expected to last several months.

Everhart Road – Alameda Street to Meridian Place

Contractors for AEP Texas are upgrading facilities along Everhart Road and will require various lane closures on southbound travel lanes of Everhart Road and eastbound travel lanes of Alameda Street. Motorists will have access to local businesses and residences at all times. Construction is expected to last one month.

Hewit Drive – Hewit Drive Loop

A Corpus Christi Water contractor is repairing a utility line in a utility easement that runs perpendicular to Hewit Drive. During construction, contractors will implement a daily one-lane flagger operation where the existing utility easement intersects with Hewit Drive. Flaggers will be in place to guide traffic around the work zone. Construction is expected to last several months.

Kinney Street – North Water Street to South Chaparral Street

A contractor for AEP Texas is installing underground facilities along Kinney Street. The contractor will temporarily close Kinney Street from North Water Street to South Chaparral Street. Detour signs will be in place to direct traffic around the temporary street closure. Work at this location is expected to last one month.

Louisiana Avenue – Alameda Street to Brownlee Boulevard

A Corpus Christi Independent School District contractor is implementing a temporary shoulder closure along westbound travel lanes to create a work zone for new driveway construction. Construction is expected to last several months.

Lipes Boulevard – Cimarron Boulevard to Bronx DriveA contractor for a private development is constructing two new driveways on the south side of Lipes Boulevard. The contractor will temporarily close a lane on the eastbound travel lanes of Lipes Boulevard to perform construction activities. Motorists should use caution while driving through the work zone. Construction is expected to last several weeks.

Middlecoff Drive at Wingfoot Lane Intersection

A contractor for Spectrum is installing underground facilities at the Middlecoff Drive & Wingfoot Lane intersection. The contractor is implementing daily travel lane reductions at this intersection to create a work zone to perform construction. Temporary sidewalk closures at the intersection will also be implemented and remain in place until all construction activities are completed. Work at this location is expected to last one month.

Mustang Trail – Staples Street to Gollihar Road

Foremost Communications is installing underground and aerial facilities along Mustang Trail and Gollihar Road. The contractor will implement temporary lane closures along the proposed fiber route to create a work zone for construction activities. Side streets intersecting the proposed fiber route will also have temporary lane closures to facilitate the work zone. Construction is expected to last several months.

Water Street – Kinney Street Intersection

A contractor for AEP Texas is installing underground facilities along North Water Street at the Kinney Street intersection. The contractor will implement lane reductions on North Water Street approaching Kinney Street and restrict turns at this intersection. Work at this location is expected to last one month.

Nicklaus Lane – Aaron Drive to Boros Drive

A Corpus Christi Water contractor is repairing a utility line in a utility easement that runs perpendicular to Nicklaus Lane between Saratoga Boulevard and Boros Drive. During construction, contractors will implement a daily one-lane flagger operation where the existing utility easement intersects with Nicklaus Lane and at Boros Drive. Flaggers will be in place to guide traffic around the work zone. Construction is expected to last several months.

Ocean Drive – Hewit Drive Intersection

A contractor for AEP Texas is installing a new concrete foundation and conduit to replace a fallen streetlight. The contractor will implement daily temporary lane closures in both directions of Ocean Drive. Construction warning signs will advise traffic of the lane closures ahead. Construction is expected to last several weeks. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes.

Ocean Drive – Rossiter Street to Sinclair Street

A contractor for Spectrum is installing a new conduit and fiber cable to replace damaged facilities along Ocean Drive. The contractor is implementing a shoulder closure on the northbound travel lanes to perform construction activities. Motorists should use caution while driving through the work zone. Construction is expected to last several weeks.

Park Avenue – South Water Street to South Chaparral Street

A contractor for AEP Texas is installing underground facilities along Park Avenue. The contractor will implement a temporary full street closure of Park Avenue from South Water Street to South Chaparral Street. Detour signs will be in place to direct traffic around the temporary street closure. Work at this location is expected to last several months.

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.

Rodd Field Road – Presidents Drive to Yorktown Boulevard

A contractor for the Regional Transportation Authority is constructing driveway approaches to a new bus stop on Rodd Field Road. To perform construction, the contractor is implementing temporary lane closures in the southbound direction of Rodd Field Road. Motorists should use caution while driving through the work zone. Construction is expected to last several weeks.

Shoreline Boulevard – Park Avenue to Born Street

A contractor for AEP Texas is installing underground facilities along Shoreline Boulevard. The contractor will implement temporary lane reductions along both directions of Shoreline Boulevard. Work at this location is expected to last several months. Motorists will have access to businesses at all times. Work at this location is expected to last several months.

South Chaparral Street – Coopers Alley Intersection

Santa Fe Street – Atlantic Street to Southern Street

A private contractor is installing a new residential driveway and sidewalk along Santa Fe Street. The contractor is implementing a temporary sidewalk closure that will be in place for the duration of the construction. The contractor is also implementing a temporary lane closure on southbound Santa Fe Street as needed for construction. Work at this location is expected to last one month.

Tancahua Street – Coopers Alley to Kinney Street

A contractor for Spectrum is installing new underground and aerial facilities along Tancacha Street. The contractor will be implementing lane closures to Tancahua Street to perform construction. Coopers Alley and Kinney Street will also have lane closures as construction progresses along the proposed fiber route. Work at this location is expected to last one month. Motorists will have access to businesses at all times.

Third Street – Morgan Avenue to Elizabeth Street

Corpus Christi Water (CCW) is making utility improvements along Third Street. The construction contractor is implementing a temporary street closure of Third Street between Morgan Avenue and Elizabeth Street. Morgan Avenue and Elizabeth Street will also require lane closures for utility improvements extending into the side streets.

Detours will be in place to guide motorists around the work zone Motorists will have access to businesses from Third Street will have access at all times 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 months.

Water Street – Park Avenue to Broadway Court

A contractor for AEP Texas is installing underground facilities along South Water Street. The contractor will implement lane reductions on Water Street from Park Avenue to Broadway Court. Side streets intersecting the work zone may experience temporary intersection closures or movement restrictions. Motorists will have access to businesses at all times. Work at this location is expected to last several months.

Yorktown Boulevard – Cimarron Boulevard to Bichon Drive

A contractor for private development is constructing a dedicated left turn lane on Yorktown Boulevard. To perform construction, the contractor is implementing temporary left lane closures in both directions of Yorktown Boulevard. Motorists should use caution while driving through the work zone. Construction is expected to last several days.

Yorktown Boulevard – Cimarron Boulevard to Bichon Drive

A contractor for Spectrum is constructing underground facilities under Yorktown Boulevard. Construction activities will remain behind the curb with no anticipated lane closures. Motorists should use caution while driving through the work zone. Construction is expected to last several days.

SPECIAL EVENT PERMITTED CLOSURES

ArtWalk – Downtown Corpus Christi

The Downtown Management District is once again hosting its outdoor monthly ArtWalk Event in Downtown Corpus Christi Friday, July 7, 2023. Temporary full street closures will be implemented on Starr Street, Peoples Street, and Lomax Street, from Mesquite Street to Chaparral Street. No temporary street closures are planned for Chaparral Street this month. 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.

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