The section between McArdle Road and Alameda Street is now clear for traffic, marking a major milestone in one of the city’s largest ongoing construction.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Drivers and business owners along Everhart Road are finally seeing some relief as part of the major reconstruction project has officially reopened.

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The section between McArdle Road and Alameda Street is now clear for traffic, marking a major milestone in one of the city’s largest ongoing infrastructure efforts.

For many who live and work along Everhart, it’s a welcomed change after months of disruption.

One of those celebrating is Keenan Leymon, owner of Adelpho’s Coffee Roasters on Everhart Road. Leymon said the long stretch of construction took a significant toll on local businesses on that road. 

“I had everyone sign their name, write their business down, and then write how much estimated loss in revenue they had had,” Leymon said. “And that was a couple months ago, and the number was over four million. And several businesses on this road have closed over the last two years, which is how long they’ve been working on this road. Some of them have been forced to move. They’ve had to pay moving costs.”

Leymon said the impact was so severe that if he hadn’t opened a second Adelpho’s location downtown, he might not still be in business. He’s also been urging city leaders to adopt a construction relief program to help businesses affected by prolonged roadwork, a measure he said other cities have successfully implemented.

The city acknowledges the challenges but said progress is being made. Jeff Edmonds, Corpus Christi’s Director of Engineering, said the work along Everhart has been extensive.

“It’s a 50-year-old water line that we’re replacing, so the water line work will be done in December and we hope to have the entire project complete in March,” Edmonds said. “I know it’s difficult when you have a business on one of these arterial corridors, but we do everything we can to make sure there’s access throughout construction, and we put directional signs to help direct their customers.”

The overall project has cost the city nearly $30 million dollars and includes full reconstruction of roadways, utilities and drainage systems. Edmonds said once complete, the improvements should last for decades before any additional major repairs are needed.

While the stretch between Holly Road and Alameda is now open, work continues on the section from SPID to McArdle Road, which is expected to wrap up in spring 2026.