Street Closures and Traffic Impacts - May 15, 2026

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX—Below are street closures along major City streets that impact motorists and pedestrians. 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

Bonner Drive – Everhart Road to Flynn Parkway

Road reconstruction work on Bonner Drive has begun with new asphalt pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and streetlight improvements. The project includes ADA-compliant curb ramps, related signage, and pavement markings, as well as related utility and drainage improvements.

Howard Street - Ben Garza Gym

Barricades have been installed at the end of Howard Street, near Ben Garza Gym at 1815 Howard Street, which will be temporarily closed to the public. 

Leopard Street at Nueces Bay Boulevard

A one-lane section of Leopard Street and Nueces Bay Boulevard will be closed. Sidewalks will also be closed, but business driveways will remain accessible during construction.

Megal Drive – Everhart Road and Thundersee Drive

Construction crews will be working in the 4700 block of Megal Drive near Everhart Road. A small section of Megal Drive near Thundersee Drive will be closed.

Norton Street – Cambridge Drive to Kostoryz Road

Traffic will be one-way westbound on Norton Street between Cambridge Drive and Kostoryz Road. 

Oso Parkway – Bar-Le-Doc Drive 

City Storm Water Maintenance crews will replace the drainage infrastructure underneath Oso Parkway's drainage crossing. City crews will set up a temporary full street closure of Oso Parkway to perform maintenance repairs. Message boards and construction signage will guide motorists around the closure. Residential access will not be affected by the temporary street closure.

Megal Drive – Everhart Road and Thundersee Drive

Construction crews will be working in the 4700 block of Megal Drive near Everhart Road. A small section of Megal Drive near Thundersee Drive will be closed.

Poth Lane -- Gibson Street to Buddy Lawrence Drive

Poth Lane will be closed to all traffic between Gibson Street and Buddy Lawrence Drive

Timbergate Drive – South Staples Street to Snowgoose Road

Timbergate Drive between South Staples Street and Snowgoose Road will be one-way westbound. Roadway closures are in effect for the eastbound lanes of Timbergate Drive between Staples and Snowgoose Road. 

Washington Coles Park -- Road Closures

The following intersections will be closed during the construction period: Winnebago Street and N. Alameda Street, Winnebago Street and Sam Rankin Street, Sam Rankin Street and Lake Street, Sam Rankin Street and Lobo Street. 

Yorktown Boulevard – Rodd Field Road to Oso Creek Mud Bridge

Construction is underway on the Yorktown Boulevard project. The westbound lanes of Yorktown Boulevard will be closed from Geiger Road to the Oso Creek Mud Bridge. Traffic will be redirected to the eastbound lanes, allowing two-way traffic to flow.

CITY PERMITTED CLOSURES

Lomax Street – North Mesquite Street to North Chaparral Street

A contractor will have two 20-cubic-yard dumpsters on site for approximately 30 days. TAMUCC is renovating its first floor at Lomax Street & Chapparal Street. It requires the equipment to remove trash and debris accordingly.

John Sartain Street – North Chaparral Street to North Water Street
N. Water Street – Lomax Street to John Sartain Street
N. Chaparral Street – Lomax Street to John Sartain Street

A contractor will renovate the exterior fascia of the Education Service Center building in the 300 block of John Sartain Street, downtown Corpus Christi.  The contractor will temporarily occupy the parking spaces along N. Water Street, John Sartain Street, and N. Chaparral Street, adjacent to the building. Warning signs will advise motorists and pedestrians in advance regarding the construction. Construction at this location is expected to last several weeks.

CITY SPECIAL EVENTS

Saturday, May 16:

• Beach 2 Bay – Waters Edge Park  
  Event: 7:00am until 3:00 pm
  
  
• TAMUCC Graduation – Hilliard Center
  All Day
  
  
• Veterans Committee Event – Armed Forces Day – Sherrill Park
  9:00 am until 1:00 pm

Sunday, May 17:

• Mother’s Day Celebration – Heritage Park 
  Event: 12:00 pm until 10:00 pm
  
  
• Rescheduled Easter Passion Play – Cole Park Amphitheater
  Event: 7:00am until 9:00 am
  
  
• One Nation Under God Prayer Rally – Cole Park Amphitheater
  Event: 6:30pm until 8:00 pm 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

DriveTexasTM – drivetexas.org

Harbor Bridge Project – www.harborbridgeproject.com/traffic-updates/road-lane-closures/

Safe Fun Fit - Safe Fun-Fit at the Bayfront