Everhart Road Project Update: Waterline Improvements Planned at South Padre Island Drive Intersection

City construction crews are preparing for waterline improvements at the South Padre Island Drive and Everhart Road intersection, part of voter-approved roadwork included in Bond 2018 and 2020.

The City is working with businesses in the area in anticipation of related road closures. Later this month, an open house for business owners will provide information to neighboring businesses. Businesses will be contacted individually with details.

During construction, motorists will have access to all businesses in the area. Traffic signs will be placed to alert residents of changes to traffic patterns.

The City is also offering informational signage to impacted businesses to keep customers informed about the upcoming work.

This work is part of a $29.3 million road reconstruction project of Everhart Road from South Padre Island Drive to Alameda Street. The upcoming work includes $3.4 million in construction to replace aging infrastructure and link upgraded waterlines that improve water system efficiency.

Work will be done in three phases, tentatively scheduled to begin on Thursday, August 7, with the estimated completion date of February 2026.

Motorists in the area are advised to plan and allow additional travel time to navigate lane closures.

Motorists are advised to avoid the intersection or find alternate routes.

· For northbound travel on Everhart Road, consider detours to Corona Drive or Williams Drive.

· For southbound travel on Everhart Road, expect congestion at the SPID intersection.

· For travel on the SPID eastbound frontage road, motorists should consider turning on Flynn Parkway or Embassy Drive.

· For travel on the SPID westbound frontage road, expect minor congestion at the approach to Everhart Road.

A detailed map is attached to visually represent the first phase of road work and traffic flow adjustments.

Safety remains a top priority, and motorists traveling through this area must follow the posted detour signs to navigate the construction zone. Detours will be marked to ensure minimal disruption and maintain traffic flow.

The City of Corpus Christi is committed to projects that maintain or improve streets and infrastructure for every city resident, business, and visitor.

For more information, media representatives can contact Beth Becerra, Public Information Officer, at 361-826-1693 or by email at elizabethb3@cctexas.com.