Ernesto De La Garza, Interim Assistant City Manager for the City of Corpus Christi, oversees the departments of Public Works, Development Services, Solid Waste, and Gas. He will continue his role as Director of Public Works during his interim assignment. Ernesto has served as the Director of Public Works since November 2022. He has over 27 years of experience in transportation engineering. He began his career with the Texas Department of Transportation Corpus Christi District, serving in roles in planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operations. Key positions held were District Materials and Pavement Engineer, Design Build Deputy Project Manager, and Director of Construction. He also served as General Manager for Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC. Ernesto is also currently an adjunct lecturer for Texas A&M University, Kingsville, Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering. He teaches courses in pavement design, pavement management, construction management, and construction technology. Ernesto is a licensed professional civil engineer in Texas and holds a bachelor's and master’s degree in civil engineering from Texas A&M University, Kingsville.
Rapid Pavement Program (RPP)
A five-year program to maintain residential, local, collector, and arterial streets.
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Remember to obey school zone speed limits; stop for pedestrians and school buses; and never pass a school bus loading or unloading children.
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Public Works
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Street Operations
Street Operations has two teams: Surface Preservation and Base Restoration. The Street Operations division works daily to maintain the City of Corpus Chrisit's street network, which consists of approximately 1,200 centerline miles of streets.
Traffic Operations
The Traffic Operations division has four teams: Traffic Engineering, Signs and Markings, Right of Way Management, and Traffic Signals. This division ensures that our streets facilitate the flow of traffic safely and efficiently.
Storm Water Operations
The Storm Water Operations division provides a range of services aimed at managing and improving stormwater systems, which help ensure that stormwater is effectively managed, reducing the risk of flooding and improving water quality.
Public Works Engineering
Public Works Engineering supports Public Works Operational Divisions with planning, development, and design of projects. This division also oversees inventory of assets within the Right of Way.
Programs and Services
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Public Works
About Us
The Mission of the Public Works Department is to manage, maintain, and develop the City's street and storm water systems. This is accomplished by maintaining street pavement; operating and maintaining traffic signals, signs and markings, planning and developing the street system; and providing storm water management services.
Contact Information
Address:
2525 Hygeia Street
Corpus Christi, Texas 78415
To Report a Problem:
» Call 3-1-1
Street Operations:
» (361) 826-1961
Storm Water:
» (361) 826-1610
Traffic Operations:
» (361) 826-3547