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Traffic shifts planned for TxDOT's Big 6 Project
By Matt McGovern at FOX 44 News (KWKT)
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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:...
Key takeaway Northbound Highway 6 will be fully closed between Barron Road and Harvey Road from 7:30 p.
Why this matters in The Waco
For Waco residents who regularly commute to College Station, the planned overnight closures and new traffic patterns on Highway 6 will likely have a ripple effect on their daily routines. As the Big 6 project progresses, locals should be prepared for potential delays and adjusted travel times. The fact that northbound Highway 6 will be fully closed between Barron Road and Harvey Road overnight may cause some Waco drivers to reconsider their routes or leave earlier to account for the detour. This disruption may also impact local businesses that rely on the steady stream of commuters between Waco and College Station. As the Texas Department of Transportation works to complete the Big 6 project, Waco residents will be watching closely to see how these changes affect their daily commutes and the local economy.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 44 News (KWKT) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? 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:...
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