Big 6 project continues construction with more lane closures

SUNDAY, JULY 12 – ⚠️ OVERNIGHT CLOSURE. Northbound mainlanes (Barron Rd. → Harvey Rd.): FULL CLOSURE | 7:30 p.m.–6:30 a.m. Exit at Rock Prairie Road; re-enter south of Harvey Road. Ramps closed: entrance ramps south of Barron Road, Harvey Mitchell Parkway, and Southwest Parkway. Drivers...

FM 159 in Brazos County closed due to bicyclist vs. motor vehicle crash

BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) – UPDATE: the roadway is now open. Deputies with the Brazos County Sheriff’s Department have closed FM 159, between FM 2154 and Jericho Road while they and first responders are currently working the scene of a traffic collision involving a bicyclist and a motor vehicle in the 23000 block of […]

Heavy rain washes out roads throughout the Brazos Valley

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The Brazos Valley experienced heavy rainfall, which impacted road conditions for drivers. On Tuesday, some areas received up to six inches of heavy rain. In part of Grimes County, roads were washed out, leaving muddy conditions for drivers. Some areas impacted included County Road 405, northeast of Navasota, and County Road 318, south of Navasota.

Part of Davenport Farm Road closing for asphalt repair

Traffic shifts planned for TxDOT’s Big 6 Project

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) – The Texas Department of Public Safety says Highway 6 drivers in College Station should expect overnight closures and new traffic patterns as work continues on the Big 6 project. Northbound Highway 6 will be fully closed between Barron Road and Harvey Road from 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 12 to 6:30 a.m. Monday, July 13. Traffic must exit at […]

TxDOT construction project to cause traffic shifts in College Station

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Drivers in College Station should watch for road closures and new traffic patterns on SH 6 this July as TxDOT conducts work on a project in the area. TxDOT said various lanes will be closed along SH 6 From July 12 to July 15 as...

TxDOT construction project to cause traffic shifts in College Station

TxDOT will be closing various lanes along SH 6 in College Station from July 12 to July 15 for the Big 6 project. Drivers in College Station should watch for road closures and new traffic patterns on SH 6 this July as TxDOT conducts work on a project in the area.

Concrete and connectivity: City of College Station preparing to upgrade Rock Prairie Road East

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KRHD) — Rock Prairie Road East set to get major upgrades as part of city capital improvement plan. Rock Prairie Road East is set for major upgrades as part of the city's capital improvement project plan, with construction expected to begin in August 2027 and wrap up in the fall of 2029.

Traffic Alert: Crash shuts down Burleson County highway intersection

BURLESON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - A crash Thursday afternoon has closed the intersection of FM 50 and FM 60 in Burleson County. Pictures sent to KBTX show a car with severe damage in the middle of the intersection, with cones blocking traffic. Sgt. Justin Ruiz with the Texas Department of...

2 'Big 6' road closures in Bryan-College Station ahead of Fourth of July weekend

TxDOT Bryan confirmed with Community Impact that there will be no closures during the holiday weekend. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Throughout the short last week of June, “Big 6” will have two main lane closures in Bryan-College Station. No closures are scheduled over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

New US 290 traffic signal set for activation in Brenham

BRENHAM, Texas — Local motorists should prepare for a significant change to their daily commute as the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) readies a new traffic signal for activation on the west side of Brenham. Weather permitting, the traffic signal at the intersection of US 290 and FM 2679...

Traffic alert: concrete mixing truck overturns near Highway 60 exit off FM 2818

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - A concrete mixing truck overturned near the Highway 60 exit ramp off FM 2818 in Bryan, blocking the ramp and causing traffic issues, according to an eyewitness account. As of 1:30 p.m. Monday, traffic on the eastbound and westbound lanes at the intersection was shut...

Single vehicle crash blocks part of Robertson County highways

ROBERTSON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - A single-vehicle crash blocked part of northbound Highway 14 just after the turn from the northbound Highway 6 Friday morning. A photo from the scene shows a truck/trailer with a large load spilled across the roadway, partially blocking lanes and slowing traffic as vehicles maneuver around the debris. No injuries were reported.

I-45 southbound near Centerville and Buffalo reopens after Friday morning crash

LEON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - Interstate 45 southbound is back open after a major crash this morning involving multiple 18-wheelers near mile marker 175 between Centerville and Buffalo, caused miles of backups. A viewer message reported two major wrecks and heavy delays, with traffic at a crawl and bumper-to-bumper conditions...

Impaired driving claims life of Texas A&M student

Houston (CW39) — When Sue Beatty dropped her daughter Carly off at Texas A&M University for her sophomore year in August 2019, she thought she’d be getting the usual texts about classes, friends and weekend plans. Carly was 19, studying animal science, and dreaming of becoming a veterinarian.

Working around ‘Big 6’: Bryan-College Station and local businesses prepare for effects of Hwy. 6 construction

Work on State Hwy. 6 throughout the Bryan-College Station area, which has been dubbed the ‘Big 6,’ is expected to last through 2030. In the meantime, officials and locals are preparing for life during the construction. (Courtesy Open View Productions and Jesus Verastegui/Community Impact) Work on State Hwy....

Bryan ISD School Board Approves Purchasing Online Monitoring Of School Buses & Expresses No Opposition To A Proposed Bus Replacement Schedule

Bryan ISD school board members approve the purchase of online monitoring of buses and express no opposition to the administration’s plan to schedule the replacement of buses. The cost of a pilot program to track buses, more than $261,000 dollars, will be paid from surplus money in BISD’s 2020...

Franklin resident pushes for stop signs at Ripley and Glass Street intersection

FRANKLIN, Texas (KRHD) — Donnie Samford is asking the City of Franklin to install stop signs at the intersection of Ripley and Glass Street, saying drivers regularly pass through without slowing down. Watch the full story here:. Samford brought the request to a recent city council meeting, warning that...

Comprehensive update on TxDOT Interchange project given to council

The Brenham City Council received an exclusive look into the visual and structural future of Washington County’s most critical transportation artery during a recent work session. Doug Moreno, the Director of Transportation Planning and Development for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Bryan District, presented the updated design aesthetics...