Bryan-College Station will have closures on the Harvey Mitchell turnaround and Emerald Parkway for demolitions off Hwy. 6 throughout the week of Oct. 5-12.
'Big 6' is a long-term TxDOT project along Hwy. 6 through Bryan and College Station, aimed at helping the developing cities deal with growing traffic.
What you need to know
Oct 5: Turnaround closure of the northbound and southbound frontage roads at Harvey Mitchell Parkway, 7:30 p.m.-6:30 a.m.
Both roads’ turnarounds will be closed for bridge demolition work.
The southbound and northbound main lanes between Rock Prairie and Barron roads, as well as between Harvey Road and University Drive, will be closed for drainage work from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The southbound frontage road from Rock Prairie to Barron roads, along with the northbound frontage roads from Woodcreek Drive to Pavilion Avenue and University Drive, will be closed for paving operations and dirt work from 7:30 p.m.-6:30 a.m.
Oct. 6-7: Turnaround closure of the northbound and southbound frontage roads at Harvey Mitchell Parkway, 7:30 p.m.-6:30 a.m.
Both roads’ turnarounds will be closed for bridge demolition work.
Oct. 9-12: Full closure of Emerald Parkway
The road will be closed from Friday at 7:30 p.m. until Monday at 6:30 a.m. for a bridge demolition. TxDOT recommends the SH 6 frontage roads and the U-turn at Southwest Parkway for westbound traffic on Emerald Parkway or Rock Prairie Drive and eastbound traffic on Harvey Mitchell Parkway (FM 2818).
What’s next
TxDOT will maintain two open main lanes in each direction during construction. Most of the work will be on the main lanes, along with the construction of temporary pavement and retaining walls.
