Street Closures and Traffic Impacts Week of July 17
City of Corpus Christi
CORPUS CHRISTI (News Release) – 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
Carroll Lane – Holly Road to Dead End
Starting July 5, the contractor for the City will begin Carroll Lane construction for Phases 1A and 1B of the project. During these concurrent phases, Carroll Lane will be completely closed from Crestdale Drive to the dead end southbound on the northwest lane and will be completely closed off from Crestbook Court to the dead end southbound on the southwest lane. During these closures, the contractor will also be working on the water lines along the eastbound side of the north lane and the westbound side of the south lane. Traffic will remain two-way on both lanes.
Gollihar Road - Bernadino Street to Prescott Street
A contractor for the City will begin temporary road closure on Gollihar Road from Bernadino 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.
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.
Park Road 22 South Access – Jackfish Avenue to Commodores Drive
Starting July 18, Park Road 22 South Access will be closed for construction on the east side (northbound lane) between Jackfish Avenue and Commodores Drive. Motorists are to travel on the west side of the roadway in a single southbound lane. All inlets are open to motorists.
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.
Wildcat Drive – Northwest Boulevard to Teague Lane (Bond 2020)
In Phase 3 of the Wildcat Drive project, Wildcat Drive will be cut off at the driveway of the Calallen ISD Administration Building, Teague Lane will be cut off at Catfish Drive, and River Canyon will be closed at the last driveway.
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.
Ambrosia Street – Aquarius Street to Jackfish Avenue
A contractor for AEP will install new underground facilities along the east side of Ambrosia Street. Contractors will implement various temporary sidewalk and shoulder closures to perform construction activities along this section of Ambrosia Street. Side streets intersecting with the proposed work zone may experience a brief temporary street closure to allow contractors to perform work. Work at this location is expected to last two months.
Baldwin Boulevard – Ayers Street to Staples Street
A contractor for Del Mar College is constructing new stormwater facilities across Baldwin Boulevard to assist with proposed campus parking drainage. The contractor will implement various temporary lane closures on Baldwin Boulevard to construct the new stormwater line. Local businesses and residents will have access at all times during construction. Utility work is expected to last several weeks.
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, Lomax Street, and Mesquite Street
A contractor for private development is constructing a new hotel in the Downtown area. Prior to starting construction, the contractor will demolish several buildings in two phases. During phase 1, the contractor will implement temporary sidewalk and parking lane closures along the west side of Chaparral Street and along the north side of Lomax Street. Phase 1 demolition is expected to last several weeks.
During Phase 2, the contractor will implement temporary sidewalk and parking lane closures along the east side of Mesquite Street. Phase 2 demolition is expected to take 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.
Gollihar Road – Mustang Trail to Belmead Drive
Foremost Communications is constructing underground and aerial facilities along Gollihar Road. The contractor will be implementing 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.
Lexington Boulevard – Leopard Street to Hopkins Road
A contractor for Grande Communication is installing underground facilities along Lexington Boulevard. The contractor will implement daily temporary lane closures along the southbound travel lanes of Lexington Boulevard to facilitate a work zone. Work at this location is expected to last several weeks.
Lipan Street – Staples Street to Tancahua Street
A contractor for Spectrum is installing underground and aerial facilities along Lipan Street, Artesian Street, and Comanche Street. The contractor is implementing various temporary sidewalk closures and lane closures along the proposed fiber route. Work at this location is expected to last several weeks. Pedestrians and motorists need to use alternate routes around the work zone. Construction is expected to last several weeks.
Louisianan 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 Drive
A 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.
Nicklaus Lane – Arron Drive to Boros Drive
A contractor for the Corpus Christi Water Department 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.
Oakhurst Drive – S Padre Island Drive Access Road to Tiger Lane
A contractor for private development is connecting a new water service line to an existing waterline along Oakhurst Drive. Construction is being performed from private property into the right-of-way line. The contractor will implement advance warning signs advising construction ahead. Work is expected to last several weeks.
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.
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.
Port Avenue – at Ayers Street Intersection
A demolition contractor for the Regional Transportation Authority is removing the existing bus station and other facilities. The contractor is implementing a temporary shoulder closure and temporary sidewalk closure to safely perform demolition operations. Advance warning signs will advise motorists and pedestrians of the construction ahead. Construction at this location is expected 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. Construction is moving into the next phase of framing in forms and pouring cement to construct new sidewalks. Sidewalk closure will be implemented along Rodd Filed Road's southbound direction (west side). Pedestrians should use alternate routes around the work zone. Construction is expected to last several weeks.
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.
Taylor Street – Chaparral Street to Mesquite Street.
A contractor for AEP Texas is installing new underground facilities on Taylor Street. The contractor is implementing daily flagger operation traffic control to provide construction workers with a safe work zone. Motorists need to be prepared to stop and have the flaggers assist them around the work zone. Work at this location is expected to last several weeks.
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.
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.
