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Ocean Drive: Latest Updates

May 27, 2022
“Revive the Drive” Rehabilitation Project

Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, the contractor continued permanent sign installation and restoration of the laydown yard at Doddridge Park.

Motorists and cyclists can expect short-term daily lane closures on Ocean Drive as the contractor completes work on minor construction items.

Next week, the contractor will continue work on minor construction items, signage installations, and restoration of the lay down yard at Doddridge Park.

Daily Lane Closures:

Short-term, single lane closures on Ocean Drive are expected and will allow the contractor to complete final installations and clean-up work zones.

Traffic
Southbound and northbound lanes of Ocean Drive Avenue are now open for traffic.

Advisories
Drivers are advised to obey posted Speed Limits on Ocean Drive and are encouraged to remain alert for lane closures and construction workers.

Please be advised that parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

May 20, 2022
“Revive the Drive” Rehabilitation Project
Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, the contractor continued clean-up of the construction lay down yard at Doddridge Park and worked to complete installation of permanent pavement markings on side streets along Ocean Drive.

Motorists and cyclists can expect short-term daily lane closures on Ocean Drive as the contractor completes work on minor construction items.

Next week, installation of street signage is expected to be completed and work to complete minor construction items will continue. Grass installation at the former construction lay down yard at Doddridge Park is also expected to begin next week.

Daily Lane Closures:

Short-term, single lane closures on Ocean Drive are expected and will allow the contractor to complete final installations and clean-up work zones.

Traffic
Southbound and northbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are now open for traffic.

Advisories
Drivers are advised to obey posted Speed Limits on Ocean Drive and are encouraged to remain alert for lane closures and construction workers.

Please be advised that parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

May 13, 2022
“Revive the Drive” Rehabilitation Project
Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, the contractor completed installation of final riding surface at median crossovers and the majority of the permanent pavement markings. Manhole/valve adjustments were also completed. The contractor has started clean-up of the former construction lay down yard.

Beginning this week motorists and cyclists can expect short-term daily lane closures on Ocean Drive as the contractor completes work on minor construction items.

Next week, installation of permanent street signage and remaining pavement markings is expected to continue along Ocean Drive from Robert Drive to Louisiana Avenue.

Daily Lane Closures:

Short-term, single lane closures on Ocean Drive are expected and will allow the contractor to complete final installations and clean-up the work zones.

Traffic
Southbound and northbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are now open for traffic.

Advisories
Drivers are advised to obey posted Speed Limits on Ocean Drive and are encouraged to remain alert for lane closures and construction workers.

Please be advised that parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

May 6, 2022
Phase 8: Southbound Lanes, Ocean Drive and Louisiana Avenue Intersection

This week, installation of the final riding surface and road striping was completed on the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive at the Louisiana intersection. Manhole and valve adjustments along southbound Ocean Drive from Louisiana Avenue to Leming Avenue were also completed.

Phase 6 & 9: Northbound Lanes, Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, the contractor completed installation of final riding surface at crossovers along Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue.

Next week, application of final road striping along Ocean Drive is expected to reach completion. Northbound traffic along Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue will remain restricted to one lane until final road striping is complete.

Pre-Project Completion Preparations

Application of final road striping will continue next week, and installation permanent signage is expected to begin. Motorists can expect short-term daily lane closures along Ocean Drive to allow this work to be completed.

The contractor completed manhole and valve adjustments this week in the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Ennis Joslin Road to Airline Road. Asphalt repairs, manhole, and valve adjustments have been completed along the outside southbound lane of Ocean Drive at the South Shore Place, Baycliff Drive, and Montclair Drive intersections.

Temporary Lane Closures:

Ocean Drive - Louisiana Avenue to Airline Road

Daily short-term single lane closures along Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue will be made to allow the application of final road striping. Northbound traffic on Ocean Drive remains restricted to one lane from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue for Phase 6 and 9 work.

Traffic
Southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Leming Avenue are open for traffic. Northbound traffic on Ocean Drive is restricted to one lane, from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue. Access to properties along the work zone will be maintained at all times.

Advisories
Drivers are advised to obey the reduced 30 MPH work zone Speed Limit while traveling through the active construction zone on Ocean Drive and are encouraged to use caution as heavy truck traffic will be entering and exiting travel lanes.

Please be advised that bike lanes and shoulders from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

April 29, 2022
Phase 8: Southbound Lanes, Ocean Drive and Louisiana Avenue Intersection

This week, milling and subsurface repairs for the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive at the Louisiana Avenue intersection were completed and installation of final riding surface began.

Next week, final riding surface installation will continue on the southbound shoulder of Ocean Drive at the Louisiana intersection. A single lane closure for southbound Ocean Drive from Louisiana Avenue to Leming Avenue will allow the contractor to complete valve adjustments and final riding surface installation on the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive.

Phase 6 & 9: Northbound Lanes, Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

Installation of final riding surface at crossovers along Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue will also continue next week. Single lane closures for southbound Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue will be made to allow for the completion of this work. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route for southbound Ocean Drive from Louisiana Avenue to Airline Road to avoid delays.

Pre-Project Completion Preparations

The contractor will address manhole and valve adjustments next week in the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Ennis Joslin Road to Airline Road. Temporary daily lane closures will be implemented in the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive to allow for the adjustments.

Asphalt repairs, manhole, and valve adjustments also continued along the outside southbound lane of Ocean Drive at the South Shore Place, Baycliff Drive, and Montclair Drive intersections.

Temporary Lane Closures:

Ocean Drive - Louisiana Avenue to Airline Road

Beginning on Monday, May 2, the contractor will conduct a temporary single lane closure for southbound Ocean Drive from Louisiana Avenue to Leming Avenue. One lane for southbound traffic on Ocean Drive will remain open for traffic. This single lane closure is expected to last 1 week.
Daily intermittent single lane closures along the inside southbound lane of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue will be made to allow final riding surface installation at crossovers as part of Phase 6 and 9 work.
Northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane, at all times, from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue for Phase 6 and 9 work.

Ocean Drive – Ennis Joslin Road to Airline Road

Daily single lane closures will be implemented in the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Ennis Joslin Road to Airline Road to allow the contractor to address manhole and valve adjustments.

Traffic
Southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Leming Avenue are open for traffic. Northbound traffic on Ocean Drive is restricted to one lane, at all times, from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue. Access to properties along the work zone will be maintained at all times.

Please be advised that northbound bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

April 22, 2022
Phase 6 & 9: Northbound Lanes, Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, final riding surface installation was completed on the shoulder and outside lane of northbound Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue. The contractor moved forward with paving park entrances and conducting manhole and valve adjustments along Ocean Drive in the same area. Additionally, installation of the final riding surface continued this week on crossovers along Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Robert Drive.

Asphalt repairs began this week along the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive at the intersections of South Shore Place, Baycliff Drive, and Montclaire Drive. Temporary daytime closures for each separate intersection will be utilized to allow for repair work.

Next week, the contractor will conduct a temporary closure of the Ocean Drive and Louisiana Avenue intersection for southbound traffic in order to complete subsurface repair and installation of the final riding surface in the southbound lanes at the intersection. Southbound traffic will be detoured to Santa Fe Street. Additionally, work to complete installation of the final riding surface will continue along Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue.

Temporary Lane Closures:
Beginning on Monday, April 25, the contractor will conduct a temporary closure of the Ocean Drive and Louisiana Avenue intersection for southbound traffic. Southbound traffic will be detoured to Santa Fe Street. Access will remain open to the southbound lanes and side streets along Ocean Drive from Leming Avenue to Airline Road.

Eastbound lanes of Louisiana Avenue from Santa Fe Street to Ocean Drive will be closed to thru traffic, residential access will be maintained. There will be no outlet onto Ocean Drive from Louisiana Avenue for the duration of the closure.

This temporary intersection closure is expected to last 1 week.

The northbound outside lane and shoulder of Ocean Drive will be closed for construction from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue. During this phase of construction, northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane, at all times, from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue.

Please be advised that northbound bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

April 15, 2022
Phase 6 & 9: Northbound Lanes, Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, weather affected the progress of sealcoat application and final riding surface installation on Ocean Drive. However, the contractor was able to complete final riding surface installation on the northbound shoulder and outside lanes of Ocean Drive from Jackson Place to Oleander Point. Manhole and valve adjustments also began in the outside northbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue.

Next week, the contractor will continue installation of the final riding surface at park entrances and on the northbound shoulder of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue. Manhole and valve adjustments will also continue.

Beginning next week, the contractor will perform asphalt repairs along the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive at the intersections of South Shore Place, Baycliff Drive, and Montclaire Drive. Temporary daytime closures for each separate intersection will be utilized to allow for the repair work. Access to residences will be maintained at all times.

Temporary Lane Closures
The northbound outside lane and shoulder of Ocean Drive will be closed for construction from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue. During this phase of construction, northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane, at all times, from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue.

Weather permitting, temporary lane closures for this section of Ocean Drive will allow for the installation of the final riding surface on the northbound lanes, intersections, crossovers and Park entrances along Ocean Drive.

Traffic
Southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are open for traffic. Northbound traffic on Ocean Drive is restricted to one lane, at all times, from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue. Access to properties along the work zone will be maintained at all times.

Please be advised that northbound bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

April 8, 2022
Phase 6 & 9: Northbound Lanes, Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, the contractor completed installation of the final riding surface on Ocean Drive at the Airline Road intersection. Sealcoat application also continued on the outside northbound lane of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue and the contractor moved forward with final riding surface installation from Robert Drive to Kush Lane.

Next week, the contractor is set to begin installation of the final riding surface on the northbound shoulder of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue.

Temporary Lane Closures:
The northbound outside lane and shoulder of Ocean Drive will be closed for construction from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue. During this phase of construction, northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane, at all times, from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue.

Weather permitting, temporary lane closures for this section of Ocean Drive are expected to last for 2-3 weeks to allow for the installation of the final riding surface on the northbound lanes, intersections, crossovers and Park entrances along Ocean Drive.

Please be advised that northbound bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

April 1, 2022
Phase 6 & 9: Northbound Lanes, Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, final riding surface installation was completed along the inside northbound lane of Ocean Drive from Robert Drive to Louisiana Avenue. Completion of this work allowed the contractor to progress with transitioning northbound traffic to the newly paved inside lane of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue.

On Monday, April 4, the contractor will conduct a temporary detour of northbound traffic on Ocean Drive at the Airline Road intersection. Traffic will be detoured west down Airline Road to northbound Gaines Street and then to Robert Drive to return to Ocean Drive. This detour will allow for completion of the final riding surface in the turning lanes and northbound lanes of the Ocean Drive and Airline Road intersection.

Next week, final riding surface installation will move forward on the northbound outside lane and shoulder of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue. This work is expected to last 2-3 weeks and will include paving for Park entrances. Additionally, the contractor will complete work for final riding surface installation at the Ocean Drive and Airline Road intersection.

Please be advised that northbound bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

March 25, 2022
Phase 6 & 9: Northbound Lanes, Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, final riding surface installation was completed along the inside northbound lane of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Robert Drive. Additionally, the contractor moved forward with final riding surface installation at the Ocean Drive and Airline Road intersection.

Next week, final riding surface installation will continue on the inside northbound lane and crossovers of Ocean Drive from Robert Drive to Louisiana Avenue. Motorists can expect daily, short-term left turn restrictions at intersections along Ocean Drive in this area to allow for completion of this work.

Temporary Lane Closures:
Motorists can expect short-term closures of crossovers and left turn restrictions at intersections along Ocean Drive from Robert Drive to Leming Avenue.

The inside northbound lane of Ocean Drive will be closed for construction from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue. During this phase of construction, northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane, at all times, from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue.

Weather permitting, temporary lane closures for this section of Ocean Drive are expected to last for 2-3 weeks to allow for the installation of the final riding surface on the northbound lanes.

Traffic
The southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are open for traffic. The outside northbound lane of Ocean Drive is open for traffic. The inside northbound lane and crossovers of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are temporarily closed. Access to properties along the work zone will be maintained at all times.

Please be advised that northbound bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

March 18, 2022
Phase 6 & 9: Northbound Lanes, Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, the contractor completed subsurface repairs and final riding surface installation on the outside northbound lane of Ocean Drive from Robert Drive to Doddridge Street.

Next week, the contractor will move forward with paving work and will continue installation of the final riding surface on the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue. This work will require temporary closures of the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive from the Airline Road intersection to Louisiana Avenue.

Temporary Lane Closures:

Beginning Monday, March 21, left turns will be restricted at the Airline Road and Ocean Drive intersection. Additionally, the inside northbound lane of Ocean Drive will be closed for construction from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue. During this phase of construction, northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane at all times from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue.

Weather permitting, temporary lane closures for this section of Ocean Drive are expected to last for 2-3 weeks to allow for the installation of the final riding surface on the northbound lanes.

Traffic

The southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are open for traffic. The outside northbound lane of Ocean Drive is open for traffic. The inside northbound lane and crossovers of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are temporarily closed. Access to properties along the work zone will be maintained at all times.

Advisories

Drivers are advised to obey the reduced 30 MPH work zone Speed Limit while traveling through the active construction zone on Ocean Drive and are encouraged to use caution as heavy truck traffic will be entering and exiting travel lanes. Drivers should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive.

Please be advised that northbound bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

March 11, 2022
Phase 6 & 9: Northbound Lanes, Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

Despite weather delays this week the contractor was able to complete work for the road repair and installation of the final riding surface in the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive. This repair work was conducted following the discovery of a water leak at the 4000 block of Ocean Drive.

On Friday, March 11, the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Doddridge Street to Airline Road will be opened for traffic. Installation of the final riding surface and pavement markings have been completed for this Phase of the “Revive the Drive” Rehabilitation Project. Additionally, the contractor will conduct a closure of the outside northbound lane of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue. This lane closure includes the northbound bike lane and will allow the contractor to conduct full depth spot repairs of the roadway.

Next week, the contractor will begin subsurface repairs and final riding surface installation on the outside northbound lane of Ocean Drive from Robert Drive to Doddridge Street.

Temporary Lane Closure:
On Friday, March 11, the contractor is scheduled to conduct a closure of the outside northbound lane and bike lane of Ocean Drive between Airline Road and Louisiana Avenue to allow for subsurface repair and installation of the final riding surface on the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive. Weather permitting, lane closures for this section of Ocean Drive are expected to last for 2-3 weeks to complete the road repairs.

Traffic
The southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are open for traffic. The inside northbound lane of Ocean Drive is open for traffic. The outside northbound lane and bike lane of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue is temporarily closed. Access to properties along the work zone will be maintained at all times.

Please be advised that northbound bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

March 4, 2022
Phase 5A & 8A: Southbound Lanes, Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, repairs to road subgrade and installation of the final riding surface were completed in the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive near the Doddridge Street intersection. Additionally, work progressed to complete manhole and valve adjustments on the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Doddridge Street to Jackson Place.

After discovering a waterline leak in the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive between Robert Drive and Doddridge Street this week, construction crews worked swiftly to repair the leak and roadway subgrade.

Following the waterline repair, next week the contractor plans to complete the re-installation of the final riding surface on the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive between Robert Drive and Doddridge Street. Once this work is complete, the contractor plans to open the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Doddridge Street to traffic.

Traffic

Two-way traffic is traveling in the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue. The southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed for construction. Access to properties along the work zone will be maintained at all times.

Advisories

Please be advised that bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access properties located along the construction zone and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive.

February 25, 2022
Phase 5A & 8A: Southbound Lanes, Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, repairs to the storm water system have been completed in the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive near the Doddridge Street intersection. Work is underway to complete repairs to the road subsurface in the area.

Next week, the contractor plans to complete the installation of the final riding surface on the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive near the Doddridge Street intersection. The contractor will conduct a temporary intersection closure of the Doddridge Street and Ocean Drive intersection to complete the work. Additionally, work to complete manhole and valve adjustments on the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Doddridge Street to Jackson Place will also move forward next week.

Temporary Intersection Closure:
The Ocean Drive and Doddridge Street intersection will be temporarily closed from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, February 28, and Tuesday, March 1. Eastbound traffic on Doddridge Street will be detoured to Santa Fe Street with a flagger. Traffic on Ocean Drive will be detoured past the Doddridge Street intersection for the duration of the temporary closure.

Traffic:
Two-way traffic is traveling in the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue. The southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed for construction. Access to properties along the work zone will be maintained at all times.

Advisories:
Drivers are advised to obey the reduced 30 MPH work zone Speed Limit while traveling through the active construction zone on Ocean Drive and are encouraged to use caution as heavy truck traffic will be entering and exiting travel lanes.

Please be advised that bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access properties located along the construction zone and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive.

February 18, 2022
Phase 5A & 8A: Southbound Lanes, Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, repairs continue for the storm water system in the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive near the Doddridge Street intersection.

Following the completion of storm water repairs, sealcoat and paving work is planned to resume next week on the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive near the Doddridge Street intersection. Temporary lane closures for the Doddridge Street and Ocean Drive intersection are expected in order to allow the paving work to be completed.

Traffic
Two-way traffic is traveling in the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue. The southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed for construction. Access to properties along the work zone will be maintained at all times.

Please be advised that bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access properties located along the construction zone and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive.

February 11, 2022
Phase 5A & 8A: Southbound Lanes, Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, repairs are underway for a storm water system in the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive near the Doddridge Street intersection.

The traffic switch scheduled to take place on Thursday, February 10, has been delayed to allow for the completion of storm water system repairs on Ocean Drive near the Doddridge Street intersection. A traffic switch will be implemented and installation of the final riding surface will resume following the storm water repairs.

Next week, repairs are expected to continue on the storm water system for Ocean Drive near the Doddridge Street intersection.

All work is weather permitting.

Please be advised that bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access properties located along the construction zone and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive.

February 4, 2022
Phase 5A & 8A: Southbound Lanes, Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, exploratory work continued for a storm water line in the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive near the Doddridge Street intersection. Despite wet weather conditions, repairs for the storm water line also began this week.

Next week, asphalt paving operations are expected to begin on the outside lanes of Ocean Drive from Ropes Street to Louisiana Avenue. Additionally, repairs are expected to continue on the storm water system for Ocean Drive near the Doddridge Street intersection. The City has determined these repairs will improve storm water drainage.

All work is weather permitting.

A traffic switch is scheduled to take place next week for Ocean Drive from Ropes Street to Louisiana Avenue. One travel lane will be re-opened in the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Ropes Street to Louisiana Avenue. Additionally, one travel lane will remain open in the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Ropes Street to Louisiana Avenue. Ocean Drive will remain reduced to one lane, in each direction, on the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive between Airline Road and Ropes Street.

Thursday, February 10, 2021: Two-way traffic remains reduced to one lane, in each direction, along Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue. One travel lane will remain open in the northbound lanes (east side) and southbound lanes (west side) of Ocean Drive from Ropes Street to Louisiana Avenue. Access to properties along the work zone will be maintained at all times.

Please be advised that bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access residential driveways and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive.

January 28, 2022
Phase 5A & 8A: Southbound Lanes, Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, manhole adjustments at intersections along Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue have been completed. Storm water utility repair work near the Doddridge Street intersection continues to move forward.

Next week, exploratory storm water utility work to assess utility lines in the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive near the Doddridge Street intersection is expected to continue. During preparations for paving, crews discovered storm water lines in need of repair near the intersection of Ocean Drive and Doddridge Street. This work was unanticipated. However, the City has determined that making improvements to the lines at this time will avoid unnecessary disruptions to the roadway in the future.

Please be advised that bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access residential driveways and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive.

January 21, 2022
Phase 5A & 8A: Southbound Lanes, Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, manhole adjustments at intersections along Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue will continue. Storm water utility repair work near the Doddridge Street intersection will also move forward.

Next week, weather permitting, storm water utility work in the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive near the Doddridge Street intersection is expected to continue.

Winter weather is expected to affect driving conditions this week. Motorists are asked to use caution while traveling through the construction path.

Please be advised that bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access residential driveways and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive.

January 14, 2022
Phase 5A & 8A: Southbound Lanes, Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, manhole and valve adjustments in the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Kush Lane to Louisiana Avenue will continue. Repair work near the Doddridge Street intersection also continues.

Next week, work to on manholes and valve adjustments on Ocean Drive is expected to progress towards Louisiana Avenue.

Please be advised that bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access residential driveways and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive.

January 7, 2022
Phase 5A & 8A: Southbound Lanes, Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, installation of the final road surface at intersections on Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Hewitt Drive will continue. Manhole adjustments continue to progress in the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive.

Next week, the Contractor plans to continue repair work on the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive near the Doddridge Street intersection.

Drivers are advised to use caution while traveling on Ocean Drive as heavy truck traffic will be entering and exiting the travel lanes throughout the construction zone.

Please be advised that bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access residential driveways and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive.

December 23, 2021
Phase 5A & 8A: South Bound Lanes, Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, the Contractor continues sealcoat application and installation of the final riding surface on Ocean Drive from Ropes Street to Alta Plaza Street. Manhole adjustments also continue to progress from Robert Drive to Alta Plaza Street.

Next week, installation of the final road surface at intersections and crossovers on Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Leming Avenue will continue.

Drivers are advised to use caution while traveling on Ocean Drive as heavy truck traffic will be entering and exiting the travel lanes throughout the construction zone.

Holiday Work: Construction work on Ocean Drive will pause for the Holidays on Friday, December 24, and Friday, December 31. The City of Corpus Christi will be closed from Monday, December 27 until Friday, December 31. Weekly Updates for Ocean Drive will resume on Friday, January 7, 2022.

Please be advised that bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access residential driveways and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive

December 17, 2021
Phase 5A & 8A: South Bound Lanes, Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, despite brief rain delays, sealcoat application and final riding surface installation continued on Ocean Drive from Robert Drive to Ropes Park.

Next week, the Contractor will continue sealcoat application and installation of the final riding surface from Ropes Street to Alta Plaza. Additionally, manhole adjustments continue on Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Robert Drive.

Drivers are advised to use caution while traveling on Ocean Drive as heavy truck traffic will be entering and exiting the travel lanes throughout the construction zone.

Please be advised that bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access residential driveways and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive.

December 10, 2021
Phase 5A & 8A: South Bound Lanes, Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

Paving work continues to progress on Ocean Drive this week. Sealcoat application and final riding surface installation continued from Circle Drive to Ropes Park.

Next week, the Contractor plans to continue sealcoat application and installation of the final riding surface on Ocean Drive from Ropes Park to Kush Lane. Additionally, the final riding surface will be installed on the northbound bike lane from Swantner Park to Airline Road.

Drivers are advised to use caution while traveling on Ocean Drive as heavy truck traffic will be entering and exiting the travel lanes throughout the construction zone.

Please be advised that bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access residential driveways and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive.

December 3, 2021
Phase 5A & 8A: South Bound Lanes, Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, cleaning and preparation of the road sub-surface continued from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue for the installation of final riding surface on Ocean Drive. Local drivers can expect temporary, intermittent closures of intersections along Ocean Drive for the installation of roadway sealcoat.

Additionally, the intersection of Robert Drive will be closed from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day on Friday, December 3, Monday, December 6, and Tuesday, December 7, for the installation of final riding surface. The Robert Drive intersection will be open for traffic each afternoon and throughout the weekend.

Next week, the Contractor plans to continue installation of the final riding surface on Ocean Drive. Work will move north along Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue until installation of the final riding surface is complete.

Drivers are advised to use caution while traveling on Ocean Drive as heavy truck traffic will be entering and exiting the travel lanes throughout the construction zone.

Please be advised that bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access residential driveways and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive.

November 24, 2021
Phase 5A & 8A: South Bound Lanes, Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, the contractor began cleaning and preparation of the road sub-surface for the installation of final riding surface on Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue. Additionally, full depth repair patches at the Ocean Drive and Doddridge Street intersection began this week.

Thanksgiving Holiday: Construction work will pause in observance of the holiday from Thursday, November 25 through Friday, November 26 and will resume on Monday, November 29.

Next week, the Contractor will continue cleaning the roadway surface on Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue in preparation for the final surface. Short-term temporary closures of intersections, driveways and crossovers along Ocean Drive will be put in place to allow work in the southbound lanes. Additionally, full depth repair patches at the Ocean Drive and Doddridge Street intersection will continue next week.

Drivers are advised to use caution while traveling on Ocean Drive as heavy truck traffic will be entering and exiting the travel lanes throughout the construction zone.

Please be advised that bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access residential driveways and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive

November 19, 2021
Phase 5A & 8A: South Bound Lanes, Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, 4-inch sub-surface repair and installation were completed in the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Robert Drive to Ropes Street. Installation of asphalt roadway at intersections on Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Leming Avenue were completed this week also.

Next week, the contractor will continue work on the 4-inch sub-surface repair and installation on Ocean Drive at the Louisiana Avenue intersection. Traffic control on Ocean Drive’s southbound lane will be extended to Del Mar Boulevard on the approach to the Louisiana Avenue intersection in order to allow drivers to safely merge into a single lane of southbound traffic. Single lanes of two-way traffic on Ocean Drive will remain.

Installation of the final asphalt driving surface on Ocean Drive will begin when work for sub-surface repairs has been completed from Airline Road to Louisiana Boulevard.

Thanksgiving Holiday: Construction work will pause in observance of the holiday from Thursday, November 25 through Friday, November 26 and will resume on Monday, November 29.

Drivers are advised to use caution while traveling on Ocean Drive as heavy truck traffic will be entering and exiting the travel lanes throughout the construction zone.

Please be advised that bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access residential driveways and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive

November 12, 2021
Phase 5A & 8A: South Bound Lanes, Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, traffic control on Ocean Drive’s southbound lane will be extended on the approach to the Louisiana Avenue intersection in order to allow drivers to safely merge into a single lane of southbound traffic. Single lanes of two-way traffic on Ocean Drive will remain. Additionally, 4-inch sub-surface repair and installation progressed in the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Kush Lane to Louisiana Avenue this week.

Next week, the contractor will continue work on the 4-inch sub-surface repair and installation on Ocean Drive from Robert Drive to Mitchell Street.

Drivers are advised to use caution while traveling on Ocean Drive as heavy truck traffic will be entering and exiting the travel lanes throughout the construction zone.

Traffic

Advisories

Please be advised that bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access residential driveways and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive.

November 5, 2021
Phase 5A & 8A: South Bound Lanes Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, 4-inch sub-surface repair and installation continued in the southbound lanes of Ocean Dive from the Ropes Park area to Ocean Way.

Next week, the contractor plans to continue work on the 4-inch sub-surface repair and installation on Ocean Drive from Ocean Way to Kush Lane.

Drivers are advised to use caution while traveling on Ocean Drive as heavy truck traffic will be entering and exiting the travel lanes throughout the construction zone.

Please be advised that bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access residential driveways and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive.

October 29, 2021
Phase 5A & 8A: South Bound Lanes Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, 4-inch sub-surface repair and installation continued in the southbound lanes of Ocean Dive from Doddridge Street to the Ropes Park area.

Next week, the contractor plans to continue work on the 4-inch sub-surface repair and installation from Robert Drive to Doddridge Street.

Drivers are advised to use caution while traveling on Ocean Drive as heavy truck traffic will be entering and exiting the travel lanes throughout the construction zone.

Please be advised that bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access residential driveways and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive.

October 22, 2021
Phase 5B & 8B: SB Lanes Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, 4-inch sub-surface repair and installation continued in the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Robert Drive.

Next week, 4-inch sub-surface repair and installation will continue on Ocean Drive from Robert Drive to Doddridge Street.

Drivers are advised to use caution while traveling on Ocean Drive as heavy truck traffic will be entering and exiting the travel lanes throughout the construction zone.

Please be advised that bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access residential driveways and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive.

October 15, 2021
Phase 5B & 8B: SB Lanes Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, 2-inch milling operations were completed on the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive. Additionally, 4-inch sub-surface repair and installation began this week in the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue.

Next week, 4-inch sub-surface repairs and installation will continue in the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue. Concrete installations for new sidewalk will also continue on the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive.

Drivers are advised to use caution while traveling on Ocean Drive as heavy truck traffic will be entering and exiting the travel lanes throughout the construction zone.

Please be advised that bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access residential driveways and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive

October 8, 2021
Phase 5B & 8B: SB Lanes Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, 2-inch milling operations began on the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Robert Drive and work progressed to Doddridge Street. Repairs and new concrete installations were completed this week for curb, sidewalk and driveways along Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue. Additionally, valve and manhole adjustments in the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive have also been completed.

Next week, 2-inch milling operations will continue on the southbound lanes and crossovers of Ocean Drive from Doddridge Street to Louisiana Boulevard. Following the completion of 2-inch milling operations the contractor will begin asphalt installation on the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive.

Drivers are advised to obey the reduced 30 MPH work zone Speed Limit while traveling through the active construction zone.

Drivers are encouraged to use caution in the construction zone as heavy truck traffic will be entering and exiting the travel lanes. Please be advised that bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Ropes Street are closed and parking in a bike lane is prohibited at all times.

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access residential driveways and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive.

October 1, 2021
Phase 5B & 8B: SB Lanes Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, work continued on new concrete installations for curb, sidewalk, and driveways in the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue. Repairs continue for curb, sidewalk, and driveways in the same area. Adjustments of valves and manholes also continues in the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive. This work is expected to last for 1 more week. Additionally, work on asphalt pavement on Ocean Way has been completed.

Next week, milling operations are scheduled to begin on the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Robert Drive to Airline Road. Milling operations in this area are expected to last for 2 weeks, weather permitting. Completion of valve and manhole adjustments in the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive is also expected next week.

Drivers are advised to obey the reduced 30 MPH work zone Speed Limit while traveling through the active construction zone.

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access residential driveways and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive.

September 24, 2021
Phase 5B & 8B: SB Lanes Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, the contractor began new concrete installations for curb, sidewalk, and driveways in the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue. Repairs to curb, sidewalk, and driveways continue in the same area. Additionally, adjustments of valves and manholes also continues in the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive. This work is expected to last for 2 more weeks.

Next week, weather permitting, repairs and new concrete installations for curb, sidewalk and driveways will continue on Ocean Drive from Robert Drive to Ropes Street.

Drivers are advised to obey the reduced 30 MPH work zone Speed Limit while traveling through the active construction zone.

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access residential driveways and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive.

September 17, 2021
Phase 5B & 8B: SB Lanes Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, the contractor began repairs to curb, sidewalk, and driveways on Ocean Drive from Airline Road to the Louisiana Avenue. In the same area, adjustments of valves and manholes will also continue in the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive. This work is expected to last for 3 weeks.

Next week, weather permitting, repairs and new concrete installations for curb, sidewalk and driveways will continue on Ocean Drive from Robert Drive to Ropes Street.

Drivers are advised to obey the reduced 30 MPH work zone Speed Limit while traveling through the active construction zone.

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access residential driveways and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive.

September 10, 2021
Phase 5B & 8B: SB Lanes Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, the contractor continued the adjustment of manholes in the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive between Airline Road and Louisiana Avenue.

Next week, the contractor will continue working on the adjustment of manholes between Airline Road and Louisiana Avenue. This work is anticipated to continue for two more weeks, and repairs for the curb, sidewalk, and driveways in the same area will follow once adjustments are completed.

Drivers are advised to obey the reduced 30 MPH work zone Speed Limit while traveling through the active construction zone.

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access residential driveways and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive.

September 3, 2021
Phase 5B & 8B: SB Lanes Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue

This week, the contractor completed the temporary road striping in the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue in preparation for the traffic switch that took place on September 1. Additionally, the 4-inch milling and sub-surface repair was completed between Airline Road and Robert Drive

Next week, the contractor will begin the adjustment of manholes in the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive between Airline Road and Louisiana Avenue. This work is anticipated to last for three weeks, and repairs for the curb, sidewalk, and driveways in the same area will follow once adjustments are completed.

Drivers are advised to obey the reduced 30 MPH work zone Speed Limit while traveling through the active construction zone.

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access residential driveways and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive.

August 27, 2021
Phase 3: Airline Road to Ropes Street & Ropes Street to Louisiana Avenue

This week, the contractor continued the 4-inch milling and sub-surface repair on Ocean Drive between Airline Road and Robert Drive.

Next week, temporary road striping will be installed on the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Louisiana Avenue to Airline Road in preparation for a traffic switch on Wednesday, September 1.

Traffic Switch:

Two-way traffic continues in the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue. The northbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue will remain closed for construction.

Drivers are advised to obey the reduced 30 MPH work zone Speed Limit while traveling through the active construction zone.

Beginning Wednesday, September 1, two-way traffic will shift from the southbound lanes to the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue.

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access residential driveways and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive.

August 20, 2021
Phase 2: Airline Road to Ropes Street

This week, the contractor completed the 4-inch milling and sub-surface repair on Ocean Drive between Louisiana Avenue and Ropes Street.

Next week, 4-inch milling and sub-surface repair from Airline Road to Robert Drive will continue on Ocean Drive. Additionally, work to repair sidewalk, curb, gutters, and driveways on Ocean Way will continue.

Traffic Switch:

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access residential driveways and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive.

August 13, 2021
Phase 2: Airline Road to Ropes Street

This week, the contractor continued with the 4-inch milling and sub-surface repair on Ocean Drive between Louisiana Avenue and Ropes Street. Milling has been completed in the outside lane and will continue in the inside lane.

The manhole repair near the Doddridge Street intersection has been completed and work to clean-up and operations to repair the concrete curb and asphalt street in the area have begun.

Next week, crews will continue working on repairs to curb, gutters, driveways and sidewalk on Ocean Way.

Traffic Switch:

Drivers should only cross the construction zone in order to access residential driveways and should avoid driving within the closed section of Ocean Drive.

August 6, 2021
Phase 2: Airline Road to Ropes Street

This week, the contractor began 4-inch milling and sub-surface repair on Ocean Drive between Louisiana Avenue and Ropes Street. This work is anticipated to last 2 weeks.

At the Doddridge Street intersection, the structural aspect of the manhole repair was completed this week. The contractor will move forward with the road surface, curb, and gutter repairs around and adjacent to the manhole.

Next week, crews will begin working on curb, gutters, and sidewalk on Ocean Way.

Traffic Switch:

July 30, 2021
Phase 2: Airline Road to Ropes Street

This week, the contractor continued work on curb and driveway repairs on Ocean Drive between Ropes Street and Louisiana Boulevard. This work is anticipated to be complete next week.

The design to replace the manhole south of Doddridge Street in the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive has been completed, and construction has begun. This work is anticipated to take 2 - 4 weeks.

Next week, 2-inch milling will continue in the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Ropes Street to Louisiana Avenue.

Traffic Switch:

July 23, 2021
Phase 2: Airline Road to Ropes Street

This week, the contractor continued work on curb and driveway repairs on Ocean Drive between Ropes Street and Louisiana Boulevard.

The design to replace the manhole south of Doddridge Street in the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive has been completed. Construction for the replacement will begin once materials are received and the construction work is anticipated to take 4 - 6 weeks

Next week, 2-inch milling will begin in the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Ropes Street to Louisiana Avenue. Additionally, repairs on the curb and driveways on the northbound side of Ocean Drive between Ropes Street and Louisiana Avenue are expected to be complete next week.

Traffic Switch:

July 16, 2021
Phase 2: Airline Road to Ropes Street

Repairs continue on new curb and driveways on the northbound side of Ocean Drive between Ropes Street and Louisiana Avenue. It is anticipated that this work will be completed by the end of next week, weather permitting.

The design to replace the manhole south of Doddridge Street in the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive has been completed. Materials needed for the replacement have been ordered; once the materials are received, construction for the replacement is anticipated to take 4-6 weeks.

Traffic Switch:

July 9, 2021
Phase 2: Airline Road to Ropes Street

This week’s rain event delayed the Ocean Drive Project. Next week, weather permitting, the contractor plans to continue working on the adjustments of existing manholes and valves on Ocean Drive between Ropes Street and Louisiana Avenue. Additionally, repairs will continue on new curb and driveways on the northbound side of Ocean Drive between Ropes Street and Louisiana Avenue.

Currently, City Staff is working on a design to replace the manhole south of Doddridge Street in the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive.

Traffic Switch:

July 2, 2021
Phase 2: Airline Road to Ropes Street

This week, the contractor continued work on the installation of new manholes and valve adjustments on Ocean Drive between Ropes Street and Louisiana Avenue. Wet weather caused a minor delay to the project. Next week, repairs will continue on new curb and driveways on the northbound side of Ocean Drive between Ropes Street and Louisiana Avenue.

Currently, City Staff is working on a design to replace the manhole south of Doddridge Street in the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive.

Traffic Switch:

June 25, 2021
Phase 2: Airline Road to Ropes Street

This week, the contractor worked on the installation of new manholes and valve adjustments on Ocean Drive between Ropes Street and Louisiana Avenue. Next week, repairs will continue on new curb and driveways on the northbound side of Ocean Drive between Ropes Street and Louisiana Avenue.

Currently, City Staff is working on a design to replace the manhole south of Doddridge Street in the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive. The traffic switch planned for Tuesday, June 22, was delayed due to weather, but has now be implemented.

Traffic Switch:

Two-way traffic will extend down the construction path in the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue. The northbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Louisiana Avenue will remain closed for construction.

June 18, 2021
Phase 2: Airline Road to Ropes Street

This week, the contractor worked on the 4-inch mill and fill in the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road and Ropes Street. Next week, a traffic switch, manhole adjustments, and curb repairs will take place from Ropes Street to Louisiana Avenue.

Last week during milling operations in the northbound lanes, crews discovered a large utility manhole that will need to be repaired just south of Doddridge Street. City Staff is currently working on a design solution and hope to begin construction next week.

Upcoming Traffic Switch:

June 11, 2021
Phase 2: Airline Road to Ropes Street

This week, the contractor worked on the 4-inch mill and fill in the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Robert Drive to Doddridge Street. Next week, the same process will continue between Airline Road and Ropes Street.

Two-way traffic remains on the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Ropes Street. The northbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Ropes Street will remain closed for construction.

June 4, 2021
Phase 2: Airline Road to Ropes Street

This week, the contractor moved forward with the 4-inch mill and fill in the area of Robert Drive and Doddridge Park. This work is expected to continue next week. The contractor will return to the area between Airline Road and Robert Drive next week to complete that area once additional materials are received.

May 28, 2021
Phase 2: Airline Road to Ropes Street

This week, the contractor began the 4-inch mill and fill in the area of Robert Drive to Doddridge Street. This work is expected to continue next week. The contractor will return to the area between Airline Road and Robert Drive next week to complete that area once additional materials are received.

Drivers are encouraged to use caution in the construction zone as heavy truck traffic will be entering and exiting the travel lanes. Additionally, please be advised that bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Ropes Street are closed.

May 21, 2021
Phase 2: Airline Road to Ropes Street

Due to the extensive rain event this week the Ocean Drive contractor was unable to complete the planned milling and sub-surface repair as scheduled. It is anticipated that the heavy rains may have caused damage to the current subgrade causing it to become overly saturated. If this is the case the contractor will need to allow it to dry before moving forward. Next week, the contractor along with City Staff will evaluate the roadway and make a final determination.

May 14, 2021
Phase 2: Airline Road to Ropes Street

This week the contractor began the 4-inch street milling and sub-surface repair on the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive between Airline Road and Ropes Street. The milling process is expected to continue over the next several weeks.

Next week, pavement structure repairs will continue along the construction path, weather permitting.

May 7, 2021
Phase 2: Airline Road to Ropes Street

This week the contractor completed 2-inch milling of the existing northbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Ropes Street. Additionally, the contractor worked to remove excess rain water from the construction path.

Next week, the contractor plans to move forward with the 4-inch mill and fill on Ocean Drive between Airline Road and Ropes Street, weather permitting.

April 30, 2021
Phase 2: Airline Road to Ropes Street

This week 2-inch milling operations began on Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Ropes Street. This work will continue for the next several weeks, weather permitting.

April 23, 2021
Phase 2: Airline Road to Ropes Street

This week repairs to driveways, the curb, and gutters were completed. Two-way traffic remains on the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Ropes Street. The northbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Ropes Street will remain closed for construction.

Milling operations on Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Ropes Street will begin next week.

April 16, 2021
Phase 2: Airline Road to Ropes Street

This week two-way traffic remains on the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Ropes Street. The northbound lanes of Ocean Drive are closed for repairs on intermittent sections of the curb, gutter, and adjustments to manholes and valves.

Milling operations are scheduled to begin next week.

April 9, 2021
Phase 2: Airline Road to Ropes Street

Phase 2 of the Ocean Drive Rehabilitation Project has begun. This week traffic control was installed on Ocean Drive from Airline Road to Ropes Street. Northbound lanes of Ocean Drive will be closed for repairs on intermittent sections of curb and adjustments to manholes and valves. A two-way traffic switch has been implemented to allow for travel on the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive.

Next week, milling operations are scheduled to begin.

Drivers are encouraged to use caution in the construction zone as heavy truck traffic will be entering and exiting the travel lanes.

Additionally, please be advised that bike lanes in the active construction zone from Airline Road to Ropes Street are closed.

April 2, 2021
Phase 1B: Ennis Joslin Road to Airline Road

This week the final riding surface was installed on the park entrances and shoulder of the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Ennis Joslin Road to the Airline Road intersection. Valve and manhole adjustments in the northbound lanes are also completed.

Next week, striping and traffic switch will be done and this will complete Phase 1 of the project.

Construction for the next phase of the project between Airline Road and Ropes Street is expected to begin in the coming weeks. During Phase 2 of the project, a two-lane traffic switch will be implemented, closing northbound lanes on Ocean Drive and detouring two-way traffic to the southbound lanes.

March 26, 2021
Phase 1B: Ennis Joslin Road to Airline Road

This week curb and final riding surface were installed on crossovers and the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive from Ennis Joslin Road to the Airline Road intersection. Next week, striping, valve, and manhole adjustments will begin in the northbound lanes. This will complete Phase 1 of the project by the end of March 2021.

Construction for the next phase of the project between Airline Road and Ropes Street will begin in April 2021. During Phase 2 of the project, a two-lane traffic switch will be implemented, closing northbound lanes on Ocean Drive and detouring traffic to the southbound lanes.

March 19, 2021
Phase 1B: Ennis Joslin Road to Airline Road

This week, curb, gutter, and driveway modifications continued on the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive. Final pavement surface on crossovers will be installed this week under daily lane closures. Next week, final pavement surface will be installed on bike and travel lanes. Valve and manhole adjustments, as well as striping, will be completed after the final pavement surface is installed. Phase 1 of this project will be completed by end of March 2021.

Construction for Phase 2 of the project between Airline Road and Ropes Street will begin in April 2021. A two-lane traffic switch will be implemented during Phase 2, closing northbound lanes on Ocean Drive and detouring traffic to the southbound lanes.

March 12, 2021
Phase 1B: Ennis Joslin Road to Airline Road

This week, curb, gutter and driveway modifications will be installed on the northbound lanes of Ocean Drive. Final pavement surface will be installed this week under daily lane closures on northbound lanes. Next week, final pavement striping, valve and manhole adjustments will be completed after the final pavement surface is installed. This will complete Phase 1 of the project by the end of March 2021.

Spring Break is not anticipated to delay the project as work is scheduled to proceed as planned.

March 5, 2021
Phase 1B: Ennis Joslin Road to Airline Road

This week, the Airline Intersection was opened to traffic. Next week, curb, gutter and driveway modifications will be installed on the northbound lanes. Once modifications are complete, under daily lane closures, final surface and striping will be placed in the northbound lanes.

The next phase of the project will take place between Airline Road and Ropes Street in the coming weeks. During this phase of the project a two-lane traffic switch will be implemented, closing northbound lanes on Ocean Drive and detouring traffic to the southbound lanes. Spring Break is not anticipated to delay the project as work is scheduled to proceed as planned.

February 26, 2021
Phase 1B: Ennis Joslin Road to Airline Road

This week, the final riding surface, roadway striping, and utility adjustments were completed on the southbound lanes near the Airline Road intersection. It is anticipated that the roadway will be opened up in the next two weeks and then work will begin on the Northbound lanes.

Next week, work will continue on curbs, gutters, and driveways.

The intersection of Airline Road and Ocean Drive is still closed to traffic as construction continues. Traffic will be detoured via Gaines Street and Robert Drive (see detour plan).

Detour PDF link

February 19, 2021
Phase 1B: Ennis Joslin Road to Airline Road

Due to the unprecedented weather this week the project contractor was unable to have crews onsite. Work will continue next week weather permitting.

February 12, 2021
Phase 1B: Ennis Joslin Road to Airline Road

This week, the final riding surface on the southbound lanes of Ocean drive between Ennis Joslin Road and Airline Road was completed. In addition. work continued on both manholes and valve adjustments in the same area. The southbound lanes will be opened to traffic once final striping is installed.

The intersection of Airline Road and Ocean Drive is still closed to traffic as construction continues. Traffic will be detoured via Gaines Street and Robert Drive (see detour plan).

The City is anticipating both wet and cold weather next week. Drivers are encouraged to use caution in the construction zone as heavy truck traffic will be entering and exiting the travel lanes. Additionally, please be advised that bike lanes in the active construction zone from Ennis Joslin to Airline are closed.

Detour PDF link

February 5, 2021
Phase 1B: Ennis Joslin Road to Airline Road

This week the Contractor continued the installation of the final riding surface on the southbound lanes of Ocean drive between Ennis Joslin Road and Airline Road. They also began manhole and valve adjustments in the same area.

The intersection of Airline Road and Ocean Drive will be closed to construction starting next week and will remain that way for two weeks. Traffic will be detoured via Gaines Street and Robert Drive (see detour plan).

The contractor would like to remind residents that heavy truck traffic will be entering and exiting the travel lanes and to use caution when exiting driveways. Additionally, please be advised that bike lanes in the active construction zone from Ennis Joslin to Airline are closed.

Questions or concerns regarding the Ocean Drive project can be directed to the City Inspector at 361-460-2879.

Detour PDF link

January 29, 2021
Phase 1B: Ennis Joslin Road to Airline Road

This week the Contractor worked to install the final riding surface on the southbound lanes of Ocean Drive between Airline Road and Ennis Joslin Road. This work is expected to continue next week.

Beginning on February 3rd, the contractor will begin implementing the traffic control plan for the next phase of construction. The intersection of Airline Road and Ocean Drive will be closed, and motorist are encouraged to follow detour signs. Large delivery trucks are also encouraged to use SPID to Ennis Joslin Road.

Questions or concerns regarding the Ocean Drive project can be directed to the City Inspector at 361-460-2879.

January 22, 2021
Phase 1B: Ennis Joslin Road to Airline Road

The Contractor continued with the 4-inch street milling process and sub surface repairs in the southbound lanes. Weather permitting, the contractor plans to begin paving the final roadway surface on the southbound lanes between Ennis Joslin Road and Airline Road, next week.

Questions or concerns regarding the Ocean Drive project can be directed to the City Inspector at 361-460-2879.

January 15, 2021
Phase 1B: Ennis Joslin Road to Airline Road

This week the Contractor continued South with the 4-inch street milling process and sub surface repairs in the southbound lanes between Ennis Joslin Road and Airline Road. At the end of next week, the contractor will begin installing the final roadway surface in the Southbound lanes from Ennis Joslin Road to Airline Road.

Questions or concerns regarding the Ocean Drive project can be directed to the City Inspector at 361-460-2879.

January 8, 2021
Phase 1B: Ennis Joslin Road to Airline Road

This week the General Contractor and crews moved further North down the construction path. They continued with the 4-inch street milling process and sub surface repairs in the southbound lanes between Ennis Joslin Road and Airline Road. This process will continue over the next several weeks and the final roadway surface installation will begin once milling is complete.

Questions or concerns regarding the Ocean Drive project can be directed to the City Inspector at 361-460-2879.

December 31, 2020
Phase 1B: Ennis Joslin Road to Airline Road

The 4-inch street milling and sub-surface repair in the southbound lanes, continued this week, between Ennis Joslin Road and Airline Road. The milling process is expected to continue over the next several weeks with the final roadway surface being installed after the milling process is complete.

Questions or concerns regarding the Ocean Drive project can be directed to the City Inspector at 361-460-2879.

December 24, 2020
Phase 1B: Ennis Joslin Road to Airline Road

This week the contractor continued with the 4-inch street milling in the southbound lanes between Ennis Joslin Road and Airline Road. The milling process is expected to continue over the next several weeks.

Residents were notified via mail last week if the removal of overhanging tree limbs was necessary to ensure the safety of construction crews. Questions or concerns regarding tree limb removal can be directed to the City Inspector at 361-460-2879.

Construction crews will be on holiday break beginning on Friday, January 1st and they will return to the job site on Monday, January 4th.

December 18, 2020
Phase 1B: Ennis Joslin Road to Airline Road

This week the contractor completed the traffic switch between Ennis Joslin Road and Airline Road. Two-way traffic has switched from the southbound lanes to the northbound lanes. Traffic flow continues in both directions. The current lane configuration is temporary and will return to its original configuration after placement of final pavement surface. Construction continues on the southbound lanes, which consists of curb replacement and 4-inch street milling this week. Street milling is expected to continue over the next several weeks.

The contractor would like to remind residents that heavy truck traffic will be entering and exiting the travel lanes. Additionally, please be advised that bike lanes in the active construction zone from Ennis Joslin to Airline are closed. Due to phased construction there will be intermittent bike lane closures until construction is complete.

Tree trimming crews will be in the area over the next few weeks. Residents were notified via mail if the removal of overhanging tree limbs is necessary to ensure the safety of construction crews and the protection of property.

Construction crews will be on holiday break beginning on Thursday, December 24th and they will return to the job site on Monday, December 28th.

December 15, 2020
Phase 1B: Ennis Joslin Road to Airline Road

Two-way traffic has switched from the southbound lanes to the northbound lanes. Traffic flow continues in both directions. The current lane configuration has shifted to allow room for construction equipment to repave the crossovers. The current lane configuration is temporary and will return to its original configuration after placement of final pavement surface. The sub-surface repair has been placed on the northbound lanes and the final riding surface will be placed once work is completed on the southbound lanes. Construction continues on the southbound lanes, which consists of curb replacement and 4-inch street milling this week. Street milling is expected to continue over the next several weeks. Heavy truck traffic will be entering and exiting the travel lanes. Please be advised that bike lanes in the active construction zone from Ennis Joslin to Airline are closed. Due to phased construction there will be intermittent bike lane closures until construction is complete.

Residents can expect to see tree trimming crews in the area in the next few weeks. Removal of overhanging tree limbs is necessary to ensure the safety of construction crews and the protection of property. Residents will be notified before tree limbs are removed so that questions and concerns may be addressed. The general contractor would like to remind residents to be aware of heavy traffic on the closed side of the roadway and recommend that caution is used when exiting driveways.

December 11, 2020
Construction Crews continued working on curb replacements and 4-inch street milling this week between Ennis Joslin and Airline Road. Street Milling is expected to continue over the next several months.

Two-way traffic has switched from the southbound lanes to the northbound lanes between Ennis Joslin Road to Airline Road. Traffic flow continues in both directions.

December 4, 2020
The iconic Ocean Drive Reconstruction Project continues to move forward despite wet weather over the Thanksgiving Holiday. Construction Crews worked on curb replacements and 4-inch street milling this week between Ennis Joslin and Airline Road. Street Milling is expected to continue over the next several months.

Starting on Monday, December 7th, two-way traffic will switch from the northbound lanes to the southbound lanes between Ennis Joslin Road to Airline Road. Traffic flow will continue in both directions.

Beginning in the next few weeks, residents can expect to see tree trimming crews in the area. Removal of overhanging tree limbs is necessary to ensure the safety of construction crews and the protection of property. Residents will be notified before tree limbs are removed so that questions and concerns may be addressed. The general contractor would like to remind residents to be aware of heavy traffic on the closed side of the roadway and recommend that caution is used when exiting driveways.

November 25, 2020
The 4-inch street milling and the pouring of curb replacements continued this week between Ennis Joslin Road and Airline Road. This work is expected to last for the next 2 to 3 weeks. The general contractor will limit driveway work on Wednesday to accommodate anticipated holiday traffic. They would like to remind residents to be aware of heavy traffic on the closed side of the roadway and recommend that caution is used when exiting driveways. No work is anticipated on 11/26 and 11/27 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.

November 20, 2020
Street milling began this week on the Ocean Drive Reconstruction Project. The contractor will continue street milling next week and will start performing curb replacements between Ennis Joslin Road and Airline Road. The contractor would like to remind motorists to be aware of heavy traffic on the closed side of the roadway. They recommend that residents use caution while exiting their driveways. No work will be done on 11/26 and 11/27 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.

November 13, 2020
Preliminary work continued this week on the Ocean Drive: Louisiana Ave. to Ennis Joslin Road Project. The contractor continued to bring in needed equipment and materials for the project. These materials are being stored at Swantner Park. Next week, the contractor plans to work on manholes, valve adjustments, and curb replacements on Northbound Ocean Drive between Ennis Joslin Road and Airline Road. Street milling operations are currently scheduled to start on November 16th.

November 6, 2020
Preliminary work continued this week on the Ocean Drive: IH-37 to Ennis Joslin Road Project. The lay down yard and fencing located at Swantner Park was installed this week. This space will hold construction materials needed for the project. Next week, the contractor plans to begin work on area manholes, valve adjustments, and curb replacements. Street milling operations is now set for November 12th.

October 30, 2020
The Ocean Drive: IH-37 to Ennis Joslin Road project continued this week. The contractor began installing the perimeter traffic control this week with the majority of the implementation taking place next week. A tentative date for the milling process is set for November 9th. The City’s communication team completed the mailing of informational brochures to Ocean Drive residents this week. Additionally, updates will be provided throughout the construction process.

October 23, 2020
The Ocean Drive: IH-37 to Ennis Joslin Road project began last week. The General Contractor is currently working with the City’s Traffic Engineering Department to finalize the traffic control plan that will be installed in the coming weeks. There was also some minor work done on storm inlets to assist with drainage along the construction path. The City’s Communication Department in coordination with the Engineering Department are currently in the process of notifying residents and business owners about the upcoming construction. Next week, the contractor plans to begin some perimeter traffic control implementation with the bulk of the install to begin the first week of November.

October 16, 2020
The Ocean Drive: IH-37 to Ennis Joslin Road project began this week. The General Contractor is currently working with the City’s Traffic Engineering Department to finalize the traffic control plan that will be installed in the coming weeks. The City’s Communication Department in coordination with the Engineering Department are currently in the process of notifying residents and business owners about the upcoming construction. Next week, the contractor plans to begin the traffic control implementation, lowering of manholes and curb replacement.

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