Major Lane Closures Ahead for Big 6 Construction in Bryan-College Station

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Drivers in the Bryan-College Station area should prepare for significant overnight lane closures this week as construction continues on the Big 6 project. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has announced multiple southbound mainlane closures along State Highway 6 between University Drive and Southwest Parkway, with additional ramp and frontage road closures to accommodate the ongoing work.

Why it matters

The Big 6 construction project is a major infrastructure initiative in the Bryan-College Station region, aimed at improving traffic flow and safety along a key corridor. These lane closures will impact commuters and travelers in the area, requiring them to plan ahead and follow detour routes to avoid delays.

The details

The southbound mainlane closures will take place from 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. each night, with additional ramp and frontage road closures to facilitate construction work on Harvey Road. Drivers can expect these closures to continue over the next six months as the project progresses.

• The southbound mainlane closures will take place from February 16-20, 2026.
• The closures will occur nightly from 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

What’s next

TxDOT has provided an interactive map showing the specific lane closures and detour routes for this week's construction work, which commuters can use to plan their routes and avoid delays.