Construction updates
Construction on the Big 6 project began on Dec. 1, 2025.
Current activity
Lane closures
Friday, August, 14
- Northbound Texas Avenue – Exit Ramp Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- The northbound Texas Avenue exit ramp will be closed for paving operations. Northbound traffic can access Texas Avenue by turning left on Southwest Parkway.
- Northbound mainlane between Harvey Road and University Drive – Single-lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m
- The northbound mainlane right lane will be closed to set traffic barrier and for striping operations. Additionally, the northbound University Drive exit ramp and the northbound entrance ramp just south of Harvey Road will be closed.
- Southbound mainlane between University Drive and Harvey Road – Single-lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m
- The southbound mainlane right lane will be closed to set traffic barrier and for striping operations. Additionally, the southbound Southwest Parkway exit ramp and the southbound entrance ramp just north of Harvey Road will be closed.
Sunday, August 16
- Northbound Texas Avenue – Exit Ramp Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- The northbound Texas Avenue exit ramp will be closed for paving operations. Northbound traffic can access Texas Avenue by turning left on Southwest Parkway.
Monday, August 17
- Southbound mainlane between Briarcrest Drive and Southwest Parkway – Full Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- All traffic may exit through the southbound University drive exit ramp and may re-enter the mainlanes just north of Southwest Parkway. Additionally, the southbound entrance ramps just north of Briarcrest Drive, University Drive, and Harvey Road will be closed.
- Northbound frontage road between William D. Fitch Parkway and Barron Road – Single-lane DAYTIME closure – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- The northbound frontage road left lane will be closed during the daytime for drainage work. The northbound entrance ramp just south of Barron Road will remain open.
Tuesday, August 18
- Northbound mainlanes between Southwest Parkway and Briarcrest Drive – Full Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- All traffic must exit through the northbound Southwest Parkway exit ramp and may re-enter the mainlanes just south of Briarcrest Drive. Additionally, the northbound entrance ramps just south of Southwest Parkway, Harvey Road and University Drive will be closed.
Wednesday, August 19
- Northbound mainlanes between Briarcrest Drive and Southwest Parkway – Full Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- All traffic must exit through the southbound University Drive exit ramp and may re-enter the mainlanes just north of Southwest Parkway. Additionally, the southbound entrance ramps just north of Briarcrest Drive, University Drive, and Harvey Road will be closed.
- Northbound mainlanes between Southwest Parkway and University Drive – Single-lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- The northbound mainlane left lane will be closed for material haul off.
Thursday, August 20
- Southbound mainlanes between Briarcrest Drive and Southwest Parkway – Full Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- All traffic must exit through the southbound University Drive exit ramp and may re-enter the mainlanes just north of Southwest Parkway. Additionally, the southbound entrance ramps just north of Briarcrest Drive, University Drive, and Harvey Road will be closed.
- Northbound mainlane between Southwest Parkway and University Drive – Single-lane & Full Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- The northbound mainlane left lane will be closed for material haul off and will be fully closed between University Drive and Briarcrest Drive to set traffic barrier. All traffic must exit through the northbound University Drive exit ramp and may re-enter the mainlanes just south of Briarcrest Drive. Additionally, the northbound entrance ramp just south of University Drive will be closed.
Friday, August, 21
- Southbound mainlane between Briarcrest Drive and Southwest Parkway – Full Closure Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- All traffic must exit through the southbound University Drive exit ramp and may re-enter the mainlanes just north of Southwest Parkway. Additionally, the southbound entrance ramps just north of Briarcrest Drive, University Drive, and Harvey Road will be closed.
- Northbound mainlane between Southwest Parkway and University Drive – Single-lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- The northbound mainlane left lane will be closed for material haul off.
Sunday, August 23
- Northbound mainlane between Southwest Parkway and University Drive – Single-lane & Full Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- The northbound mainlane left lane will be closed for material haul off and will be fully closed between University Drive and Briarcrest Drive for a traffic pattern change. All traffic must exit through the northbound University Drive exit ramp and may re-enter the mainlanes just south of Briarcrest Drive. Additionally, the northbound entrance ramp just south of University Drive will be closed.
Looking ahead
Here's what can be expected in the next six months:
- Two main lanes in each direction will be maintained throughout construction
- Majority of the work will be on the main lanes
- Construction of temporary pavement and retaining walls