Harbor Bridge Project Announces Opening of the New Harbor Bridge Southbound Lanes
Direct Connection to IH 37 and New Loop Ramp Set to Enhance Access to Uptown Area
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX— The Harbor Bridge Project announced the new Harbor Bridge will open to southbound motorists beginning on June 28 and how its opening will affect traffic. The statement from the Harbor Bridge Project reads as follows:
Beginning, Saturday, June 28 in the early afternoon, commuters heading southbound on US 181 from Portland and North Beach will be switched onto the New Harbor Bridge as crews begin permanently closing southbound lanes on the old Harbor Bridge. Commuters should plan for temporary delays and slow-rolling traffic from noon to 2 pm during the transition.
Commuters are urged to proceed slowly and to follow new overhead signage for the following routes:
Motorists heading southbound on US 181 will continue straight to continue southbound on SH 286.
Motorists heading southbound on US 181 to northbound IH 37 will take the first marked exit to the newly opened direct connector ramp.
Motorists heading southbound on US 181 to Staples Street, Leopard Street, and the Uptown area will take the second signed exit to the newly opened loop ramp. -see attached map
Motorists heading southbound on US 181 towards the Bayfront area will follow a temporary detour to take the first signed exit to the direct connector for northbound IH 37, immediately exit to Nueces Bay Blvd, take the turnaround to enter southbound IH 37 towards the Bayfront. The detour will be in place until connectivity to the old Harbor Bridge is removed. -see attached map
Local media and the HBP website will be updated immediately upon opening the new bridge.
A traffic advisory announcement for opening the new Harbor Bridge northbound lanes will be posted soon.
Access to the pedestrian shared use path will open on the southside of the project at Lake Street once the traffic switch for the northbound opening is complete.
For information about all current and upcoming lane closures related to the Harbor Bridge Project, visit www.harborbridgeproject.com.
