Three Announcements from the TxDOT Bryan District Office

News releases from the Bryan TxDOT office:

The Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) contractor is completing construction of the new northbound entrance and exit ramps on SH 6 (North Rudder Freeway) between FM 1179 (Briarcrest Drive) and FM 158 (Boonville Road/William J. Bryan Parkway). These ramps are expected to be open to traffic the week of April 20th, if weather permits final surfacing and striping.

Completion of the above items may require outside lane closures on the main lanes of SH 6. However, these closures will be scheduled to avoid peak traffic hours and minimize congestion.

Reconstruction of the next set of ramps is to begin next Tuesday, April 14th. The southbound ramps between FM 1179 (Briarcrest Drive) and FM 60 (University Drive) will be closed along with one lane of the west frontage road from Lowe’s to Wilton’s Office Supply. The ramp and frontage road closures are expected to last until the middle of July. Drivers should be alert to the additional signage for the ramp and lane closures as well as the reduced 60 mph speed zone on the main lanes of SH 6 in this construction area.

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The Bryan District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning to improve the crossovers on SH 21 between SH 47 and the Union Pacific Railroad Bridge, just west of Bryan. The improvements will include construction new crossovers, removing existing crossovers and adding deceleration and acceleration turn lanes to enhance safety. An informal open house is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2015, between 5pm and 7pm at Jane Lone Middle School, located at 1106 North Harvey Mitchell Parkway, Bryan, Texas, 77803.

TxDOT staff will display the plan and will be available to discuss the project. Since this is an open-house format, no formal presentation is planned. Attendees may come and go at their convenience. No additional right-of-way will be required to accommodate these safety improvements. There will be no relocation of homes or businesses.

All interested citizens are invited to attend this open house. Comments may be presented at the open house or in writing to Mr. Chad L. Bohne, P.E., Bryan Director of Transportation Planning and Development at: TxDOT, 2591 North Earl Rudder Freeway, Bryan, Texas 77803-5190 on or before April 17, 2015. E-mail comments may be sent to Allison.Kurwitz@txdot.gov.

Any person who has special accommodation needs for attending this open house is encouraged to contact our office at (979) 778-9764. Si desea informacion en Espanol, puede llamar al (979) 778-9615.

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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will hold a public hearing at 5:30pm on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at the Rudder Tower, Room 301, at the Texas A&M Campus to discuss the planning and development of bicycle and pedestrian facilities as part of the ten county Bryan District boundaries. This hearing is co-sponsored by Texas A&M University, the City of College Station, the City of Bryan, and the Bryan/College Station Metropolitan Planning Organization.

The hearing begins with presentations on recent local developments and upcoming projects and will conclude with an opportunity for public comments. Comments may be made at the hearing or in writing to Maurice Jacob, LA., Bryan District Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, TxDOT, 2591 North Earl Rudder Freeway, Bryan, Texas 77803-5190. E-mail comments may be sent to: maury.jacob@txdot.gov.

Parking in the University Center Garage will be validated at the hearing. Valet bicycle parking will be available also. Any persons requiring special accommodations to attend the hearing are encouraged to contact our office at (979) 778-2165.

Si desea informacion en Espanol, puede llamar al (979) 778-9615.

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