The new Harbor Bridge — set to be the largest in Texas — could see its southbound lanes open by the end of June, according to project officials. Lynn Allison, public information officer for Flatiron/Dragados, updated attendees at a Rotary Club meeting June 19 on the bridge’s phased rollout.
While drivers headed southbound into Corpus Christi may soon begin using the new structure, northbound travelers will remain on the old bridge — at least for now. Allison didn’t provide a date for when the northbound lanes would open but said demolition of the old bridge is expected to begin in August.
“If you’re coming from Corpus Christi heading northbound, you’ll still take the old bridge,” Allison said. “But southbound from North Beach into the city — that will close completely.”…