Here’s a look at the road closures and construction projects scheduled for this week across the city.
Water Street – Kinney Street to Park Avenue (Contractors)
Contractors are working on a commercial site on Shoreline Boulevard between Broadway Court and Park Avenue. Water Street is reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction through the work zone. Kinney Street is closed to thru traffic from Chaparral Street to Water Street. Motorists will continue to have access to the parking lots on Kinney Street.
200 Block of Chaparral Street (IDIQ)
Monday through Wednesday, weather permitting, Contractors will be closing the parking lanes located on this block. Closures are scheduled to start each night at 9:00 pm until 5:00 am.
Downtown Road and Streetscape Improvements (Project E15098, Bond 2014)
The following closures are implemented at the intersection of Chaparral Street and Kinney Street:
- Kinney Street is closed to thru traffic from South Chaparral Street to Water Street.
- The Agnes Street access ramp that leads to the intersection of South Chaparral Street and Kinney Street is closed to traffic.
Motorists will have access to parking lot driveways along Kinney Street.
Cimarron Boulevard (AEP Contractors)
Cimarron Boulevard, between Kodiak Drive and Bison Drive, will be reduced to one lane of traffic until Monday, weather permitting. Flaggers will be on site to assist motorists through the work area.
Gollihar Road – Kostoryz Road to Weber Road (Project E13088 & E13089, Bond 2014)
Eastbound and westbound travel lanes, between Kostoryz Road and Carroll Lane, are shifted onto the north side of Gollihar Road. Gollihar Road is reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction of the work zone.
Gollihar Road – Weber Road to Staples Street (Project E13087, Bond 2014)
Eastbound and westbound travel lanes, between Weber Road and Staples Street, are shifted onto the north side of Gollihar Road. Gollihar Road is reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction of the work zone.
Flato Road – Bates Road to Agnes Street (Project E15110, Bond 2014)
The intersection of Flato Road and Bates Road is closed to perform drainage improvements. Thru traffic is not permitted. Local access only will be provided to West Oso High School and businesses along Flato Road and Bates Road. Motorists are advised to follow the detour signs around the work zone.
Saratoga Boulevard and Cimarron Boulevard Intersection (City Contractors)
The following closures are implemented at the intersection of Saratoga Boulevard and Cimarron Boulevard:
- Southbound Cimarron Boulevard will be reduced to one lane through the Saratoga Boulevard intersection.
- Northbound Cimarron Boulevard will be reduced to one lane through the Saratoga Boulevard intersection.
- Northbound Cimarron Boulevard left turn lane will be closed.
North Beach Area Road Improvements & Area Beautification (E12127/ E12129, Bond 2012)
Traffic is reduced to one lane along North Shoreline Boulevard from Pearl Avenue to Coastal Avenue. The intersections of Breakwater Avenue and Bridgeport Avenue are closed at North Shoreline Boulevard. Parking for businesses is available along Surfside Boulevard.
Old Robstown Road – Highway 44 to Leopard Street (E13098, Bond 2014)
Old Robstown Road, between Up River Road and Highway 44 (Agnes Street), is reduced to one lane on the east side of the roadway. All traffic must travel in the southbound direction (Up River Road to Highway 44 (Agnes Street).
Carrol Lane – Houston Street to McArdle Road (E13097, Bond 2012)
On Carroll Lane, between Houston Street and McArdle Road, there will be various daily lane closures.
Staples Street – Kostoryz Road to Brawner Parkway (E12095, Bond 2012)
Northbound and southbound travel lanes, between Texan Trail and Brawner Parkway, are shifted onto the west side of Staples Street. Staples Street is reduced to one lane in each direction of the work zone.
Laguna Shores Road (E00154, IDIQ)
Contractors are working on utility improvements along Laguna Shores Road between Park Road 22 Road and Knickerbocker Street. Laguna Shores is closed to thru traffic between Park Road 22 Road and Knickerbocker Street.
Yorktown Boulevard – Everhart Road to Staples Street (E130196, Bond 2014)
Eastbound and westbound travel lanes, between Staples Street and Everhart Road, are shifted to the south side of Yorktown Boulevard. Yorktown Boulevard is reduced to one lane in each direction of the work zone. At the intersection of Yorktown Boulevard and Everhart Road, westbound traffic will remain on the south side of Yorktown Boulevard and will transition onto the north side at the crossover near Thundersee Drive.
South Alameda Street (Ayers Street to Louisiana Avenue E12091, Bond 2012)
On South Alameda Street, between Ayers Street and Louisiana Avenue, there will be various daily lane closures. At the intersection of Alameda Street and Louisiana Avenue, southbound traffic is shifted onto the northbound side with one lane in each direction.
South Alameda Street (Everhart Road to Airline Road)
Northbound and southbound travel lanes, between Sheridan Drive and Airline Road, are shifted to the north side of Alameda Street. Alameda Street is reduced to one lane in each direction of the work zone.
Six Points Area (Regional Transportation Authority Projects)
Palmero Street, between Staples Street and S. Alameda Street, is closed to all traffic at the former Six Points Regional Transportation Authority bus station. This will remain in place until the project is complete.
Corona Drive – Flynn Parkway to Everhart Road (E13091, Bond 2014)
Corona Drive is reduced to one lane, one-way traffic in the eastbound direction (Flynn Parkway to Everhart Road).
Rodd Field – Saratoga Boulevard to Yorktown Boulevard (E15112, Bond 2014)
On Rodd Field Road, between Saratoga Boulevard and Yorktown Boulevard, there will be various daily lane closures.
For a map of the Citywide Active Street Projects, check out this site.
