Opening of New Harbor Bridge this Saturday

Harbor Bridge Project

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS (News Release) – Beginning, Saturday, June 28 in the early afternoon, commuters heading southbound on US 181 from Portland and North Beach will be switched onto the New Harbor Bridge as crews begin permanently closing southbound lanes on the old Harbor Bridge. Commuters should plan for temporary delays and slow-rolling traffic from noon to 2 pm during the transition.

Commuters are urged to proceed slowly and to follow new overhead signage for the following routes:

Motorists heading southbound on US 181 will continue straight to continue southbound on SH 286.

Motorists heading southbound on US 181 to northbound IH 37 will take the first marked exit to the newly opened direct connector ramp.

Motorists heading southbound on US 181 to Staples Street, Leopard Street, and the Uptown area will take the second signed exit to the newly opened loop ramp. -see attached map

Motorists heading southbound on US 181 towards the Bayfront area will follow a temporary detour to take the first signed exit to the direct connector for northbound IH 37, immediately exit to Nueces Bay Blvd, take the turnaround to enter southbound IH 37 towards the Bayfront. The detour will be in place until connectivity to the old Harbor Bridge is removed. -see attached map

A traffic advisory announcement for opening the new Harbor Bridge northbound lanes will be posted soon.

Access to the pedestrian shared use path will open on the southside of the project at Lake Street once the traffic switch for the northbound opening is complete.

For information about all current and upcoming lane closures related to the Harbor Bridge Project, visit www.harborbridgeproject.com.