Bryan-College Station will have a multitude of single-lane closures from the 'Big 6' construction from Oct. 13-15.

'Big 6' is a long-term Texas Department of Transportation 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. 13: Single-lane closure of the northbound and southbound main lanes from Southwest Parkway to Rock Prairie Road, 7:30 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

    • The lanes will be closed for paving operations. 

    • The northbound frontage road north of University Drive will be reduced to a single lane for dirt work.

    • The northbound frontage road on Harvey Mitchell Parkway will also be closed for earthwork operations, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

  • Oct. 14:  Single-lane closure of the northbound and southbound main lanes from Southwest Parkway to Rock Prairie Road, 7:30 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

    • The lanes will be closed for paving operations. 

    • The southbound frontage road at the William J. Bryan Parkway intersection will also have a single-lane closure for paving, along with several other lanes off William J. Bryan Parkway.

  • Oct. 15: Single-lane closure of the northbound main lanes from William D. Fitch Parkway to Barron Road, 7:30 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

    • The lanes will be closed for concrete placement.

    • The Barron Road exit ramp will also be closed, with TxDOT recommending that drivers access the road at the Rock Prairie Road turnaround.

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.