The city of Corpus Christi will begin a two-year roadway infrastructure project on Nov. 4 as part of a 2022 bond project with construction totaling $15.8 million.
The project will completely rebuild Alameda Street between Airline Road and Everhart Road in City Council District 2, the city said in a news release.
The project includes removing the existing roadway and replacing it with durable concrete pavement.
Improvements will also include new curbs and gutters, sidewalks, Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant curb ramps, street lighting, signage, pavement markings and upgraded traffic signals.
The Phase 1 work zone map on Alameda Street. Construction of the two-year road project is scheduled to start Nov. 4, 2026, and the first phase is expected to be complete by May 2027.
In addition, the project will include upgrades to stormwater, water and wastewater infrastructure.
The project will consist of five phases within the two-year timeline. Phase 1 is projected to be complete by May 2027.
The multi-phase project will eventually expand to Avalon Street and Robert Drive, both adjacent to Alameda Street, to improve roadway conditions and connectivity throughout the area, the city said.
Phase 1 of the project will impact these traffic patterns:
Westbound lanes of Alameda Street will be closed between Airline Road and Eldon Drive.
Two-way traffic will be shifted into the eastbound lanes throughout Phase 1.
The Phase 1 traffic control route is scheduled to remain in place through May 2027, after which construction will shift to the opposite side of the roadway.
Detours will be clearly marked to maintain traffic flow, and drivers must follow posted signs to ensure safety.
The city said all local businesses and schools within the corridor have been notified of the construction and will still remain fully accessible during the project.
For project status updates, visit cctx.info/alamedastreet.
Felicity Guajardo covers breaking news and public safety. Contact her at felicity.guajardo@caller.com.
This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: City of Corpus Christi begins Alameda construction project on Nov. 4