New Harbor Bridge set to transform local economy with billion-dollar potential

The new Harbor Bridge in Corpus Christi isn’t just the city’s biggest bridge — it’s the region’s biggest economic bet in decades. Standing more than 200 feet tall, the structure is poised to reshape everything from trade to tourism once it opens.

“When you open this bridge, it sends a message that South Texas and the Coastal Bend are open for business — and there’s no better place to be,” said State Representative Todd Hunter.

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The bridge represents a gateway to growth, opportunity, and a new era for South Texas. Its impressive height allows it to welcome massive ships carrying more cargo than ever before, positioning the Port of Corpus Christi for significant expansion.

“As soon as that bridge opens, I tell everybody — it’s a postcard. We’ll be on every sign, every notice. That bridge is going to be spectacular,” Hunter said…

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