Construction updates
Construction on the Big 6 project began on Dec. 1, 2025.
Current activity
Lane closures
Tuesday, September 29
- Southbound mainlanes between University Drive and Harvey Mitchell Parkway – Full Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- All southbound traffic must exit through the Harvey Road exit ramp. Additionally, the southbound entrance ramps just north of University Drive, Harvey Road, and Southwest Parkway will be closed. Traffic may re-enter the mainlanes just north of Harvey Mitchell Parkway.
- Northbound to southbound frontage road at Harvey Mitchell Parkway – Turnaround Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- The northbound to southbound frontage road turnaround will be closed for bridge demolition work.
- Northbound mainlane between Rock Prairie Road and University Drive – Single-lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- The northbound mainlane left lane will be closed for operations in the center median.
Wednesday, September 30
- Northbound frontage road between University Drive and Briarcrest Drive – Single-lane DAYTIME Closure – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- The northbound frontage road left lane will be closed for drainage work.
- Northbound to southbound frontage road at Harvey Mitchell Parkway – Turnaround Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- The northbound to southbound frontage road turnaround will be closed for bridge demolition work.
- Northbound and southbound mainlanes between Southwest Parkway and Rock Prairie Road – single-lane closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- The northbound and southbound mainlane left lane will be closed for paving operations in the center median.
- Southbound frontage road between Rock Prairie Road and Barron Road – Single-lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- The southbound frontage road left lane will be closed for drainage work. Additionally the southbound Barron Road exit ramp and entrance ramp just north of Barron road will be closed. Southbound traffic may access Barron Road through the Rock Prairie Road exit.
Thursday, October 1
- Northbound to southbound frontage road at Harvey Mitchell Parkway – Turnaround Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- The northbound to southbound frontage road turnaround will be closed for bridge demolition work.
- Northbound and southbound mainlanes between Southwest Parkway and Rock Prairie Road – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- The northbound and southbound mainlane left lane will be closed for paving operations in the center median.
- Southbound frontage road between Rock Prairie Road and Barron Road – Single-lane Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- The southbound frontage road left lane will be closed for drainage work. Additionally, the southbound Barron Road exit ramp and entrance ramp just north of Barron Road will be closed. Southbound traffic may access Barron Road through the Rock Prairie Road exit.
Friday, October 2
- Northbound to southbound frontage road at Harvey Mitchell Parkway – Turnaround Closure – 7:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- The northbound to southbound frontage road turnaround will be closed for bridge demolition work.
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