Street Closures Planned for the Mayor’s Big Bang Fireworks Celebration
Motorists should expect delays
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX— The City of Corpus Christi advises residents and motorists that on Saturday, July 4, various street closures will be in place for the Mayor’s 49th annual Fourth of July Big Bang Fireworks Celebration.
Shoreline Boulevard between Power Street and Coopers Alley will be closed to create a mile-long pedestrian-friendly zone where families can view the fireworks from the blocked-off area.
Downtown Area: Beginning at 7:00 a.m.
• Northbound Shoreline Boulevard between Power Street and Coopers Alley will be closed
• Southbound Shoreline Boulevard between IH-37 and John Sartain Street will be closed
• Southbound Shoreline Boulevard is reduced to one lane between Power Street and IH-37
• Northbound Water Street is reduced to one lane between Coopers Alley and Lomax Street
• Eastbound IH-37 between Water Street and South Shoreline Boulevard will be closed
• Access to establishments fronting Shoreline Boulevard will be maintained via Water Street
• Existing one-way streets will be temporarily converted to two-way traffic flow for the duration of the closure
• Access to the T-Heads will be maintained via Water Street
• There will be parking restrictions at various locations where “NO PARKING SPECIAL EVENT” signage is posted
North Beach Area: Beginning at 9:00 a.m.
• West Causeway Boulevard will be reduced to one lane approaching Beach Avenue
• West Causeway Boulevard turnaround to East Causeway Boulevard will be closed
• Westbound Beach Avenue underpass to West Causeway Boulevard will be closed
Motorists should expect delays when in these areas. The Corpus Christi Police Department will provide traffic control assistance at the end of the fireworks show. Residents are reminded that parking near the event and along surrounding streets will be prohibited or limited to provide a pedestrian-safe environment for patrons. The public should expect to see “NO PARKING SPECIAL EVENT” signage in place by 7:00 a.m. on Friday, July 3. Enforcement of these parking restrictions will begin at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 4.
The public is encouraged to use the free RTA Park and Ride service. The two pickup sites will be at the City Hall parking lot and the Nueces County Courthouse. The drop-off site will be at Water Street between Lomax Street and John Sartain Street. The hours of operation are from 11:30 a.m. until 30 minutes after the fireworks show.
Safety remains a top priority, and motorists are advised to use alternative routes to avoid delays, remain watchful in work zones, and follow posted signs.
All access to businesses and neighborhoods in the area will be maintained, and crews will remain diligent in minimizing disruptions to the community.
For more information, media representatives can contact Richard Vargas, Senior Public Information Officer, at 361-826-3420 or via email at RichardV2@corpuschristitx.gov.
