Harbor Bridge Project announces the milestone opening of a new route for commuters in the SEA District area to access northbound IH 37 at N Tancahua Street. Newly constructed and realigned northbound IH 37 mainlanes will open today, with restored access to the exit ramp for northbound US 181 and southbound SH 286. Northbound IH 37 mainlanes will close briefly to shift traffic and open new access on October 12.

CORPUS CHRISTI – Monday, October 12, northbound IH 37 mainlanes will close briefly from N Mesquite Street to Staples Street as construction crews shift traffic and open newly restored mainlanes and improved access for commuters leaving the Bayfront and SEA District areas.

Commuters should proceed with caution to adjust to the new IH 37 configuration. A portable message sign will be placed advising motorists of a new dedicated right-turn lane along northbound IH 37 from N Mesquite to N Tancahua Street.

Traffic control devices will be in place during the short-term northbound IH 37 mainlane closure as crews switch traffic onto a new mainlane and open new and restored connectivity along the highway.

Motorists are urged to be aware of the temporary highway closure, consider using alternate routes, follow all traffic control devices, and to slow down in the work zones.  All work is weather permitting.

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