Fluor Corporation has secured a $671 million contract from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to rebuild and widen a crucial stretch of State Highway 6 in College Station, Texas. The project aims to improve mobility and safety in the rapidly growing region.

The Irving, Texas-based construction firm announced the contract in a March 31 news release. The 12-mile project will expand the highway from two lanes to three in each direction, enhancing connectivity for daily commuters, freight transport, and hurricane evacuation routes.

Project Scope and Timeline

The State Highway 6 expansion is a significant component of TxDOT’s broader efforts to modernize Texas’ road infrastructure. The project’s scope includes roadway widening, bridge replacements, and upgrades to drainage and traffic management systems.

Construction is slated to begin in the summer of 2025, with substantial completion expected by the spring of 2030, according to Fluor. Once completed, the project is expected to reduce congestion, improve travel times, and enhance the safety of motorists traveling through the corridor.

Fluor’s Expanding Footprint in Texas

The State Highway 6 project builds on Fluor’s long-standing relationship with TxDOT and reinforces its growing infrastructure portfolio in Texas. The company has played a key role in several large-scale transportation initiatives across the state, including:

• The I-635 LBJ East and I-35E projects in Dallas.
• The Oak Hill Parkway and I-35 Capital Express South projects in Austin.
• The I-35 NEX South project in San Antonio.

“This award shows Fluor’s continued commitment to executing projects in Texas and builds on our longstanding partnership with TxDOT,” said Shawn West, president of Fluor’s infrastructure business. “The State Highway 6 project is another step in our relationship with TxDOT as they work to enhance the state’s transportation demands in this rapidly expanding corridor.”

Economic and Regional Impact

The project is expected to generate hundreds of construction jobs and provide economic benefits to local businesses. College Station and the surrounding Bryan-College Station metro area have experienced significant population growth in recent years, driven in part by the expansion of Texas A&M University. The improvements to State Highway 6 will help accommodate increased traffic volumes and ensure more efficient travel in and around the region.

As Texas continues to experience rapid growth, investments in transportation infrastructure remain a priority. The State Highway 6 expansion represents a key milestone in TxDOT’s efforts to enhance mobility and address the transportation needs of a booming population. Fluor’s involvement in the project underscores its commitment to supporting the state’s long-term infrastructure goals while delivering innovative and cost-effective transportation solutions.

With the project set to begin next year, Fluor and TxDOT will be closely watched as they advance one of Texas’ most vital highway upgrades.

Originally reported by Sebastian Obando in Construction Dive.