The purpose of this project is to address congestion and enhance safety at the intersections of Raymond Stotzer Parkway (FM 60), University Drive (FM 60) and Harvey Mitchell Parkway (FM 2818) entrance/exit ramps.

The project limits are from Turkey Creek Road to Research Parkway with a length of 0.9 miles. No additional right of way is required.

The project is not yet funded but is estimated for letting in August 2016. Construction is anticipated to begin in late 2016 and expected to last one year with an estimated cost of $3.5 million.

Background

• FM 60 serves as a main entrance to Brazos County with the crossing at the Brazos River, primary crosstown arterial for College Station and key access to Texas A&M University and Easterwood Airport
• With Texas A&M University enrollment exceeding 62,000 students, congestion has increased, especially during morning and afternoon rush hours, resulting in daily delays

Proposed Improvements

• Convert existing unsignalized at-grade intersections with the FM 2818 ramps into a diverging diamond interchange (DDI) with curbed islands and traffic signals
• Widen existing bridge to six travel lanes (three west and three east) with protected pedestrian pathways and bicycle lanes
• A DDI will provide protected, free right- and left-hand turns, improving capacity through the intersections, reducing delays
• A DDI will also reduce vehicle, vehicle/bicycle and vehicle/pedestrian conflict points, enhancing safety

Next Steps

• Open House – Anticipated Fall 2015
• Public Hearing – Anticipated Spring 2016

Contact Us

TxDOT Bryan District
Director of Transportation Planning and Development
2591 N. Earl Rudder Freeway
Bryan, TX 77803-5190

(979) 778-9707
Email