Bridge Gone, So Feds Swap Landmark for GPS in Harbor Rule
Published Date: 7/2/2026
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Summary
The Coast Guard updated the security zone rules for the Port of Corpus Christi Inner Harbor because the old bridge used as a landmark was removed. They replaced the bridge reference with GPS coordinates but didn’t change the zone’s size or location. This update starts August 3, 2026, and affects anyone navigating or working near the harbor, with no new costs involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
GPS Coordinates Replace Bridge Landmark
The Coast Guard replaced the old Corpus Christi Inner Harbor Bridge reference in 33 CFR 165.809 with GPS coordinates 27°48'47.64" N, 97°23'41.15" W and 27°48'42.96" N, 97°23'44.09" W (WGS 84). This is a technical change to how the security zone location is described.
Zone Unchanged; No New Costs
The rule confirms the security zone's size and location are unchanged and states there are no new costs for affected parties. The change takes effect August 3, 2026 and continues to cover the Corpus Christi Inner Harbor into the Viola Turning Basin.
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