Public Works
Public Works
Right of Way Permits
The City’s Public Works Department is responsible for the management of various construction and non-construction-related activities within the City’s right of way (ROW). ROW is public-owned land/property, including streets, sidewalks, and area behind the curb to the property lines. Permits and licenses are required to operate in the City’s right of way. To ensure public safety and mobility, the Public Works Department verifies ROW activities following City, State, and Federal standards. This includes providing traffic planning, review, and inspection.
About Our Division
The Right of Way (ROW) Management Division of the City of Corpus Christi Public Works Department verifies that ROW activities follow Federal, State, and Local standards. We make sure that traffic can move safely through and around these activities.
Right of Way Core Functions:
- Issuing Permits and Licenses to Operate in the ROW
- Providing Traffic Control Planning, Review, and Inspection for the ROW
Please note: The City of Corpus Christi Parks Department manages all activities related to special events, such as music festivals, parades, and marathons
Apply for right-of-way permits
Please complete the following appliation(s):
Please submit completed applications and accompanying documentation to the following email:
What is "right of way"?
The right-of-way boundaries vary depending on the physical conditions at any given location. It is your responsibility to identify if your activity impacts the ROW. For tips on identifying the ROW and determining who owns/controls City of Corpus Christi ROW, check out :
- Example Image of the ROW (coming soon)
Review time performance
Typically review and approval of correctly submitted permit applications can take between 7 to 21 business days depending on complexity, please submit and coordinate accordingly.
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Contact Info
Physical Address
City of Corpus Christi -Public Works Department
Richard E. Martinez Building 021
2525 Hygeia
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
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Mailing Address
City of Corpus Christi Texas,
PO Box 9277
Corpus Christi, TX 78469-9277
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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 311
Street Operations:
» (361) 826-1961
Storm Water:
» (361) 826-1610
Traffic Operations:
» (361) 826-3547
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