Corpus Christi businesses brace for changes with Alameda construction
Businesses owners along Alameda Street have begun to see a 2022 bond project take shape, which some said has been long needed. Phase one of the Alameda Street Reconstruction Project officially started on Nov. 5 with westbound lanes currently closed off between Airline Road and Eldon Drive. The two-year project will completely rebuild Alameda Street between Airline Road and Everhart Road, replacing it with durable concrete pavement. The project will also include new curbs and gutters, sidewalks, Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant curb ramps, street lighting, signage, pavement markings and upgraded traffic signals. The construction will total $15.8 million. Business owners weigh in Alameda Street is popular for having a variety of businesses and restaurants that attract tourists and local residents every day. Gerald Flores, co-owner of Sew Bonita, said the business sees a daily average of 75% local customers and 25% customers from out of town. He said that after opening the store with his wife, Elena Flores, they realized Corpus Christi is a big destination spot. He anticipates a “handful” of people avoiding Alameda Street and going over to shop along South Padre Island Drive, but he doesn’t expect a significant drop in customer foot traffic due to social
