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Construction updates

Construction on the Big 6 project began on Dec. 1, 2025.

Current activity

Lane closures

Sunday, September 20

  • Southbound mainlane between Briarcrest Drive and University Drive – Single-lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
    • The southbound mainlane left lane will be closed for dirt work.
  • Southbound frontage road between University Drive and Harvey Road – Single-lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
    • The southbound frontage road left lane will be closed to remove traffic barrier. Additionally, the southbound entrance ramp just north of Harvey Road will be closed.
  • Southbound mainlanes between Harvey Mitchell Parkway and Rock Prairie Road – Single-lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
    • The southbound mainlane right lane will be closed for striping operations. Additionally, the southbound Rock Prairie Road exit ramp will be closed. Southbound traffic can access Rock Prairie Road through the southbound Texas Avenue exit ramp.
  • Southbound frontage road between Barron Road and William D. Fitch Parkway – Single-lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
    • The southbound frontage road left lane will be closed to set traffic barrier. The turnarounds at Barron Road will remain open during the lane closure.
  • Northbound Texas Avenue – Exit Ramp Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
    • The northbound Texas Avenue exit ramp will be closed for striping operations. Northbound traffic can access Texas Avenue by using Southwest Parkway.

Monday, September 21

  • Northbound and southbound mainlanes between Southwest Parkway and Briarcrest Drive – Single-lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
    • The northbound and southbound mainlane left lane will be closed for work in the center median.
  • Southbound frontage road between Barron Road and William D. Fitch Parkway – Single-lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
    • The southbound frontage road left lane will be closed for drainage work.
  • Southbound mainlanes between Rock Prairie Road and Barron Road – Auxiliary Lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
    • The southbound mainlane auxiliary lane will be closed for dirt work. Additionally, the southbound Barron Road exit ramp and the entrance ramp north of Barron Road will be closed. Southbound traffic may access Barron Road by using the Rock Prairie Road exit ramp.
  • Northbound to southbound frontage road at Harvey Mitchell Parkwy – Turnaround Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
    • The northbound frontage road to southbound frontage road turnaround will be closed for bridge demolition work.

Tuesday, September 22

  • Northbound and southbound mainlanes between Southwest Parkway and Briarcrest Drive – Single-lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
    • The northbound and southbound mainlane left lane will be closed for work in the center median.
  • Northbound to southbound frontage road at Harvey Mitchell Parkwy – Turnaround Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
    • The northbound frontage road to southbound frontage road turnaround will be closed for bridge demolition work.
  • Southbound mainlanes between Rock Prairie Road and Barron Road – Auxiliary Lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
    • The southbound mainlane auxiliary lane will be closed for dirt work. Additionally, the southbound Barron Road exit ramp and the entrance ramp north of Barron Road will be closed. Southbound traffic may access Barron Road by using the Rock Prairie Road exit ramp.

Wednesday, September 23

  • Northbound to southbound frontage road at Harvey Mitchell Parkwy – Turnaround Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
    • The northbound frontage road to southbound frontage road turnaround will be closed for bridge demolition work.
  • Northbound and southbound mainlanes between Rock Prairie Road and Southwest Parkway – Single-lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
    • The northbound and southbound mainlane left lane will be closed for dirt work in the center median.
  • Southbound frontage road between Barron Road and William D. Fitch Parkway – Single-lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
    • The southbound frontage road left lane will be closed for concrete removal. Additionally, the southbound William D. Fitch Parkway exit ramp and the entrance ramp just north of William D. Fitch Parkway will be closed. Southbound traffic may access William D. Fitch Parkway by using the southbound Barron Road exit ramp.

Thursday, September 24

  • Northbound to southbound frontage road at Harvey Mitchell Parkwy – Turnaround Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
    • The northbound frontage road to southbound frontage road turnaround will be closed for bridge demolition work.

Website maintenance

TxDOT's web server will be down for maintenace during the week of Sept. 21-27. Changes will not be able to be made during this time. For the latest closure updates, follow the Bryan District Facebook page.

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