Downtown Archives - Page 24 of 26 - Harbor Bridge Project

On November 20, temporary closure to affect all IH 37 southbound mainlanes at the SH 286 interchange, and direct connector closure from northbound SH 286 to northbound IH 37

CORPUS CHRISTI –All IH 37 southbound main lanes at the SH 286 (Crosstown Expressway) interchange, in addition to the direct connector from northbound SH 286 to northbound IH 37, will be closed beginning 9 pm Friday, November 20, through 6 am Monday, November 23. The closures are necessary for constructing new interchange bridges as part […]

On November 13, temporary closure set for the direct connector from northbound SH 286 to northbound IH 37

CORPUS CHRISTI –The direct connector from northbound SH 286 (Crosstown Expressway) to northbound IH 37 will be closed beginning at 9 pm Friday, November 13, through 6 am Monday, November 16. This is a full weekend closure. The closure is necessary for construction of the new interchange bridges at this location as part of the […]

On October 31, changes to affect northbound IH 37, Nueces Bay Boulevard Exit Ramp

CORPUS CHRISTI –Beginning Saturday, October 31, 2020, the newly constructed exit ramp for Port Avenue from northbound IH 37 will be open for motorists. This exit ramp is part of new work associated with the Harbor Bridge Replacement Project. The northbound exit ramp to Nueces Bay Boulevard will be permanently closed on Saturday, October 31, […]

On September 25, mainlane closures to affect US 181 and IH 37

CORPUS CHRISTI –Full Weekend Closure – Rescheduled Due to Weather New Dates: Beginning Friday, September 25, at 9:00 pm through 6:00 am, Monday, September 28, the right mainlane of southbound US 181 to northbound IH 37 will be closed for the construction of the new Port Avenue exit ramp. One lane will remain open through […]

On September 16, closures and contraflow traffic to affect IH 37 northbound frontage road from Up River Road to N Port Avenue

CORPUS CHRISTI –On Wednesday, September 16, at 2 pm until 4 pm, traffic delays will be in effect along northbound IH 37 frontage road from Up River Road to N Port Avenue. Contraflow traffic along the frontage road and 10 minute intersection closures are necessary to relocate the Launching Gantry Crane from the North Approach […]

Beginning August 17, closure to affect IH 37 Northbound Mainlanes Tonight

CORPUS CHRISTI –Beginning TONIGHT, Monday, August 17, IH 37 northbound mainlanes will be closed from Nueces Bay Boulevard to Buddy Lawrence Drive from 9 pm until 6 am. The closure is necessary for construction related to the New Harbor Bridge Project. Detour signs will be in place directing northbound motorists to exit IH 37 at […]

Beginning August 7, Winnebago Street from Sam Rankin to Coke Street will be closed permanently

CORPUS CHRISTI –Beginning Friday, August 7, 2020, Winnebago Street will be permanently closed between Sam Rankin Street and Coke Street as a part of the Harbor Bridge Project. Pedestrians will be able to access the neighborhood by using the new sidewalk along Lake Street. A map showing vehicle detour routes utilizing Martin Luther King Drive, […]

On August 13, closure to affect Leopard Street underneath SH 286 (Crosstown Expressway) from Culberson Street to Josephine Street (The long-term closure will remain in effect through 2021)

CORPUS CHRISTI –Beginning Thursday, August 13, 2020, a portion of Leopard Street will be closed from Culberson Street to Josephine Street for construction related to the Harbor Bridge Project. Detour routes will be established utilizing Martin Luther King Drive and Comanche Street. Traffic signs will assist with navigating motorists through alternative routes. See attached map […]

On August 17, closure to affect IH 37 Buffalo Street exit ramp

CORPUS CHRISTI –Beginning Monday, August 17, 2020, the southbound IH 37 exit ramp to Buffalo Street will be permanently closed. Motorists should turn on Mesquite Street to access the area serviced by the Buffalo Street exit ramp Motorists are urged to be aware of the closure, to consider using alternate routes, to follow all traffic […]

On August 15, N Brownlee Boulevard from Comanche Street to Lipan Street will be open to traffic

CORPUS CHRISTI –Beginning Saturday, August 15, 2020, Brownlee Street will open to connect Comanche Street to Lipan Street. Motorists are urged to be aware of the new roadway and to slow down in all work zones. All work is weather permitting. For information about all current and upcoming lane closures related to the Harbor Bridge […]

Closure Updates: Downtown

On November 20, temporary closure to affect all IH 37 southbound mainlanes at the SH 286 interchange, and direct connector closure from northbound SH 286 to northbound IH 37

On November 13, temporary closure set for the direct connector from northbound SH 286 to northbound IH 37

On October 31, changes to affect northbound IH 37, Nueces Bay Boulevard Exit Ramp

On September 25, mainlane closures to affect US 181 and IH 37

On September 16, closures and contraflow traffic to affect IH 37 northbound frontage road from Up River Road to N Port Avenue

Beginning August 17, closure to affect IH 37 Northbound Mainlanes Tonight

Beginning August 7, Winnebago Street from Sam Rankin to Coke Street will be closed permanently

On August 13, closure to affect Leopard Street underneath SH 286 (Crosstown Expressway) from Culberson Street to Josephine Street (The long-term closure will remain in effect through 2021)

On August 17, closure to affect IH 37 Buffalo Street exit ramp

On August 15, N Brownlee Boulevard from Comanche Street to Lipan Street will be open to traffic

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