Power Street to be Restriped for One-Way Access Only

Corpus Christi, TX – The Texas Department of Transportation released this statement regarding the closure of the Power Street exit on the Harbor Bridge: “At the direction of the governor to take additional safety measures, TxDOT has temporarily closed the Power Street exit on the Harbor Bridge while we work with the Texas Department of Public Safety and the City of Corpus Christi to implement additional solutions to deter wrong-way drivers from entering the southbound lanes of the Harbor Bridge. TxDOT is also working with DPS to add additional patrols and enforcement in the area.” The City continues to work with TXDOT on additional solutions to prevent wrong-way drivers from entering the southbound lanes of the Harbor Bridge. Developments are as follows: Power Street – Improvements to signage and pavement markings to designate the City-owned portion of Power Street as a one-way street in the westbound direction from the exit to Tancahua Street, Twigg Street – TXDOT placed message boards near the Mesquite Street intersection to deter wrong-way drivers from entering, North Upper Broadway - TXDOT placed message boards near the Winnebago Street intersection to deter wrong-way drivers from entering, Padre Street – Currently under review for traffic impacts if the street is converted into a one-way street from Tancahua Street to Ramirez Street, and Intersection of Mesquite Street and Twigg Street – Stop signs were upgraded to edge-lit LED stop signs. Following a pole being knocked down at the intersection of Mesquite Street and Twigg Street, electrical service will be restored to the flashing beacons next week. For more information, media representatives may contact Senior Public Information Officer Richard Vargas at 361-826-3420 or by email at [email protected].