"Big 6" construction continues in its sixth month as crews build slightly new traffic patterns and containment walls. Bryan-College Station drivers should expect multiple overnight lane and frontage road closures along Hwy. 6 through May 21.
What you need to know
- May 18-19: full closure, 8:30 p.m.-6:30 a.m.
- The southbound main lane between Briarcrest Drive and Harvey road will be closed.
- Traffic will exit through the southbound University Drive off-ramp and may re-enter north of Harvey Road.
- Southbound on-ramps north of Briarcrest Drive and Harvey Road will also be closed, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
- May 20-21: full closure, 8:30 p.m.-6:30 a.m.
- The southbound main lane between University Drive and Southwest Parkway will be closed.
- All main lane traffic will be directed to get off at the southbound Harvey Road exit and may re-enter north of Southwest Parkway.
- Entry ramps north of University Drive and Harvey Road will also be closed, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
What’s next
Over the next six months, crews will focus primarily on main lane construction, including temporary pavement installation and retaining wall work. Texas Department of Transportation officials said two main lanes in each direction will remain open throughout construction.
