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Council backs extension of Highway 6 frontage road to improve access near equine hospital
Summary
Council approved resolution 839-26 to support extending the northbound Highway 6 frontage road from FM 390 north to State Highway 699, a request put forward by the property owner at Brazos Valley Equine Hospital to improve safety and access; no city funds were requested.
The City Council voted to approve resolution 839-26, expressing the city's support for extending the northbound existing frontage road on State Highway 6 from FM 390 north to State Highway 699.
Staff said the request came from the owner of Brazos Valley Equine Hospital, who reported multiple accidents and a hazardous deceleration configuration at the property's entrance. Staff described that the frontage road ends short of the hospital entrance and that the current deceleration lane can force vehicles to slow behind a state sign, creating unsafe turns—particularly for vehicles towing livestock trailers.
The staff presentation referenced a history of crashes in the area; the speaker noted a count of incidents referenced in the packet. Council approved the resolution on a motion by Mr. Miller, second by Mr. Gestner. The resolution is a formal expression of local support to TxDOT and elected officials; staff emphasized that the request sought support only, not city funding.
What happens next: The city will forward the resolution and supporting information to state transportation officials and the offices engaged by the property owner; project design and funding would be subject to TxDOT priorities and approvals.
