Welcome to the South Padre Island Second Access Project

TxDOT is preparing a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the South Padre Island Second Access Project in Cameron County, Texas, and is exploring non-tolled alternative options between the Texas mainland and South Padre Island.

TxDOT has taken a fresh look at more than 46 alternatives (Universe of Alternatives) described in the 2012 Draft EIS and the 2012 Preferred Alternative. Two build alternatives (Reasonable Alternatives) will be analyzed in the Supplemental Draft EIS along with the No Build Alternative.

Why is the project needed?

At this time, the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway is the only roadway access to and from South Padre Island, which causes mobility and safety challenges during emergency evacuations.

What is the purpose of this project?

The purpose of this project is to improve mobility and enhance public safety during emergency evacuations to and from the Texas mainland and South Padre Island.