After nearly a decade of construction, design reviews and delays, the new Harbor Bridge in Corpus Christi is finally ready to open, providing improved safety and expanded port access capabilities.
The $1.2 billion project, which broke ground in 2016, was designed to replace the aging original Harbor Bridge that had higher-than-average accident rates and limited navigational clearance.
The new structure will allow the Port of Corpus Christi to accommodate larger vessels, including bigger crude oil tankers and potentially container ships, enhancing the port’s competitiveness along the Gulf Coast…