Construction updates
Construction on the Big 6 project began on Dec. 1, 2025.
Current activity
Lane closures
Thursday, May 14
- Northbound frontage road between Barron Road and Rock Prairie Road – Single-lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- There will be alternating single-lane closures on the northbound frontage road for sawcutting. The northbound Rock Prairie exit ramp will be closed during both steps of the lane closure. Northbound traffic can access Rock Prairie Road through the Barron Road exit.
- Southbound frontage road between Ponderosa Drive and Rock Prairie Road – Single-lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- The southbound frontage road left lane will be closed to set traffic barrier. Additionally, the southbound Rock Prairie Road exit ramp and the southbound to northbound turnaround lane at Rock Prairie Road will be closed.
- Southbound mainlane at Harvey Road – Single-lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- The southbound mainlane right lane will be closed to relocate an information systems pole. Additionally, the southbound entrance ramp just north of Harvey Road and the southbound to northbound turnaround lane at Harvey Road will be closed.
- Northbound frontage road between Southwest Parkway/Raintree Drive and Horse Haven Lane – Single-lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- The northbound frontage road right lane will be closed to set traffic barrier.
- Northbound Texas Avenue Ramp – Ramp Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- The northbound Texas Avenue exit ramp will be closed overnight for restriping. Northbound traffic can access Texas Avenue by turning left on Southwest Parkway.
Friday, May 15 through Monday, May 18
- Northbound frontage road between Barron Road and Midtown Drive – Full Closure
- The northbound frontage road will be closed beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May, 15, and will remain closed until 6:30 a.m. on Monday, May 18, for drainage installation. The northbound Rock Prairie Road exit ramp will remain open during the closure, however, there will be temporary ramp closures to realign the ramp around the work on the frontage road. The frontage road will remain open for business access only between Barron Road and the northbound Rock Prairie Road exit ramp in a temporary two-way configuration. See a map of the full roadway closure.
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