Street Closures and Traffic Impacts week of 8/14
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 off from Crestdale Drive to the dead end southbound on the northwest lane and completely closed off from Crestbook Court to the dead end southbound on the southwest lane. During these closures, the contractor will also work 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 - Bernandino Street to Prescott Street
A contractor for the City will begin temporary road closures 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.
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.
Wildcat Drive – Northwest Boulevard to Teague Lane (Bond 2020)
In Phase 3 of the Wildcat Drive project, Wildcat Drive will cut off at the driveway of the Calallen ISD Administration Building, Teague Lane will cut off at Catfish Drive, and River Canyon will be closed at the last driveway.
CITY PERMITTED CLOSURES
Airline Road – Saratoga Boulevard to Wall Street
A contractor for T-Mobile needs to access existing vaults along Airline Road to make emergency fiber optic repairs. The contractor will implement various nightly lane closures to gain maintenance hole access to the vaults. The work may require daily lane closures if the extent of repairs requires them. Lane closures are expected to last one week.
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 sidewalks 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.
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 – Blucher Street to Buffalo Street
A contractor for AEP Texas is installing new underground facilities along Carancahua Street. The contractor will be implementing various daily lane closures to perform construction. Blucher Street will also have temporary parking lane closures as construction progresses along the construction limits. Work at this location is expected to last one month. Motorists will have access to businesses at all times.
Chaparral Street, Lomax Street, and Mesquite Street
A contractor for private development is constructing a new hotel in the Downtown area. Before 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 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.
Cimarron Boulevard – Lipes Boulevard to York Crossing Boulevard
A contractor for private development is constructing two new driveways on the east side of Cimarron Boulevard. To perform construction activities, the contractor is implementing lane closures on the northbound travel lanes. Motorists should use caution while driving through the work zone. Construction is expected to last several weeks.
Denver Avenue – Rossiter Street to Ropes Drive
Corpus Christi Water Department (CCW) is improving utilities along Denver Avenue. The proposed construction will be completed in two phases. During phase 1, the contractor is implementing a temporary street closure along Denver Avenue between Rossiter Street and Cordula Street. Side streets intersecting phase 1 construction limits will also temporarily close between Aransas Street and Ocean Drive.
As construction progresses to phase 2, the contractor will implement temporary street closure along Denver Avenue between Cordula 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.
Ennis Joslin Road – S Padre Island Drive to Holly Road
A contractor for private development is constructing a new maintenance hole on the east side of Ennis Joslin Road and three new driveways. To perform construction activities, the contractor is implementing temporary sidewalks and travel lane closures on the northbound travel lanes. Motorists should use caution while driving through the work zone. Construction is expected to last several months.
Graham Road – Waldron Road to Laguna Shores Road
A contractor for private development is widening Graham Road along the proposed development. The proposed construction will be completed in two phases. During phase 1, the contractor will construct a stormwater line and fill the existing ditch with dirt. The contractor is not implementing any closures during this phase.
As construction progresses to phase 2, the contractor will construct the roadway section up to the final pavement. During this phase, the contractor will implement a temporary full street closure of Graham Road between Waldron Road and Laguna Shores Road.
Detours will be in place to guide motorists around the work zone. Motorists will have access at all times during construction. Construction is expected to last several months.
IH-37 – Water Street intersection
A contractor for AEP Texas is installing new underground facilities at IH-37 and Water Street Intersection. The contractor will be implementing daily lane closures to perform construction. Work at this location is expected to last one month. Motorists will have access to businesses at all times.
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.
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.
Oakhurst Drive – S Padre Island Drive Access Road to Tiger Lane
A contractor for a 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 be implementing advance warning signs advising motorists of 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. To perform construction activities, the contractor is implementing a shoulder closure on the northbound travel lanes. Motorists are advised to use caution while driving through the work zone. Construction 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.
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 temporary shoulder and sidewalk closures to perform demolition operations safely. Advance warning signs will advise motorists and pedestrians of the construction ahead. Construction at this location is expected to last several months.
Staples Street – Williams Drive to Bonner Drive
A contractor for AT&T will install new communication infrastructure along the west side of Staples Street. During construction, contractors will implement a temporary sidewalk and bike lane closure along the southbound travel lanes of Staples Street. Motorists will have driveway access to businesses along the temporary closures at all times. Construction is estimated to last several months.
Surfside Boulevard – Access to Surfside Park
A contractor for the City is demolishing and reconstructing facilities for Surfside Park. The contractor is implementing a temporary full street closure to both access roads, restricting access to the park. Alternate residential access has been established for residents who live beside the park. Construction is expected to last one year.
Tancahua Street – Coopers Alley to Kinney Street
A contractor for Spectrum is installing new underground and aerial facilities along Tancahua 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.
Water Street – Power Street to Fitzgerald Street
A contractor for Spectrum is constructing utilities for additional servicing. Temporary lane closures will be implemented on Water Street to facilitate their work zone. Construction is expected to last one month. Motorists will have residential and business access at all times.
Whitecap Boulevard – Park Road 22 to Wastewater Treatment Plant
A contractor for AEP Texas will implement daily lane closures along the westbound travel lanes of Whitecap Boulevard to make utility line improvements. Construction is expected to last several months.
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.
Yorktown Boulevard – Cimarron Boulevard to Bichon Drive
A contractor for the City is installing a new waterline in Bill Witt Park. To make their connection, the contractor will implement a lane and sidewalk closure along Yorktown Boulevard. Construction is expected to last several days.
Yorktown Boulevard – at Oso Creek Bridge
A contractor will be performing survey operations on the Oso Creek Bridge. Daily temporary lane closures will be implemented as operations progress. There will be brief traffic delays when traffic is reduced to one travel lane for both directions. Flaggers will be present during that time to assist motorists through the work zone. Motorists should be prepared to stop and expect brief delays when driving through the work zone. The surveying operation is expected to last several weeks.
SPECIAL EVENT PERMITTED CLOSURES
Summer Sun Fun Run
Lazy Beach Brewing and Café is hosting its annual Summer Sun Fun Run. Temporary lane closures will be implemented on eastbound Yorktown Boulevard between Cimarron Boulevard and Rodd Field Road. Bichon Drive, where the run starts and finishes, will also be temporarily closed. Temporary closures are expected to last the morning.
