Corpus Christi
Before a project is built, a study must be done to determine if it will fill a transportation need, will not negatively impact the surrounding area and fits the department's overall plan. During the study phase, potential projects are analyzed to determine if they are cost-effective while also efficiently improving mobility. Some of these projects have moved beyond the study phase and are under construction.
| Location | Project | Description |
| Corpus Christi | Harbor Bridge | Long-term plan that replaces the old Harbor Bridge |
| Corpus Christi | I-37 | Proposed upgrades to I-37 from Redbird Lane to US 77 |
| Corpus Christi | SH 286 | Proposed improvements to SH 286 from FM 43 to FM 2444 |
| Corpus Christi | SH 358 | Improvements to enhance safety and increase mobility |
| Corpus Christi | SH 361 Mustang Island | Proposed improvements to SH 361 in Nueces County from Access Road 1 in Port Aransas to Park Road 22 in Corpus Christi |
| Goliad County | US 59 San Antonio River Bridge Replacement Project | Proposed replacement of the U.S. Highway 59 bridge over the San Antonio River |
| Gregory, Portland and Ingleside | SH 35 at SH 361 | Improvements connecting SH 35 at SH 361/Spur 202 interchange, while also improving safety and mobility |
| Karnes City | SH 80 | Proposed widening of SH 80 from the intersection of SH 80 and SH 123 to US 181 |
| Nueces County | FM 70 | Proposed improvements to FM 70 from the SH 286/FM 70 intersection to US 77 and on SH 286 from south of FM 244 to FM 70 |
| Portland | FM 893 | Proposed improvements to FM 893 (Moore Avenue) from CR 3685 (Stark Road) to just west of CR 79 (Gum Hollow) |
| San Patricio County | US 77 Odem Project | Planning efforts to extend I-69 East from Corpus Christi northward |
| San Patricio County | US 77 Sinton Improvement Project | Improvements to US 77 from Business US Highway (BU) 77 South to Business US Highway (BU) 77 North |
| South Texas | US 77 Upgrade | Upgrade between Corpus Christi and Harlingen to meet interstate highway standards |
| Woodsboro/Refugio | US 77 | Proposed improvements to US 77 in Woodsboro and Refugio area |
| Corpus Christi | Regional Parkway - North Padre Island | Proposed new crossing from the Corpus Christi mainland across the Laguna Madre to North Padre Island |