US 181 (CSJ: 0101-04-097) in Gregory, TX

The TxDOT District: Corpus Christi completed the construction of US 181 (Csj: 0101-04-097) in Gregory, Texas, a project focused on connecting freeway segments, widening the roadway, and adding frontage roads. The work involved grading structures, signing, pavement markings, additional sidewalks, ADA curb ramps, and driveways. TDLR closed the project file in October 2026, marking the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.

Located in San Patricio County, the site spans from 0.2 miles southeast of Spur 202 to FM 3239 (Buddy Ganem). The project is registered under the address Gregory, TX 78359. The estimated cost for this new construction was $199,394, covering a scope of 1,000 sq ft. This places the cost per square foot at $199, a figure close to the county median of $200 for similar filings.

Project Scope and Financials

The filing describes the work as the construction of a connecting freeway, widening of the existing freeway, a heavy haul road, and frontage roads with ramps. Specific tasks included grading structures, installing signing and pavement markings, and adding additional sidewalks, ADA curb ramps, and driveways. The project utilized public funds and public land, or was a Federally funded roadway project, as indicated in the registration details.

TxDOT District: Corpus Christi served as both the owner/developer and the design firm of record. Frank Fonseca was the registered accessibility specialist for the project. The construction start date listed in the filing was August 2024, with a scheduled completion date of May 2026. The final inspection passed in May 2026, aligning with the scheduled timeline.

Regional Context

In San Patricio County, the median estimated cost for new construction filings is $1,100,000, with a median size of 7,652 sq ft. This project’s cost is below the county median for its type, falling in the bottom quarter of filings. However, its scheduled build window of 619 days is longer than the county median of 243 days. The area includes other registered projects such as the Sinton Ranch Amenity Center and Fox Landing, as well as the Sinton RV Park nearby.

According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 78359, the population is about 2,230, with a median household income of $35,750. The median owner-occupied home value is $97,200, and housing is mostly owner-occupied. The San Patricio County unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. TDLR closed the project file in October 2026, finalizing the administrative record for this roadway improvement.