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TxDOT presents roundabout plan for Harvey Road widening in College Station

The Texas Department of Transportation's Bryan District presented its selected plan to widen Harvey Road (State Highway 30) in College Station. The plan would expand the two-mile stretch from Associates Avenue to FM 158 from two lanes to four lanes, add four roundabouts at major intersections, and include a shared-use path for pedestrians and bicyclists. TxDOT held a public open house and virtual hearing on the plan; a public comment period remains open for a couple more weeks. Construction funding has not yet been secured.

Where
College Station, Brazos County
When
Oct. 20, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Brazos

Taxes and money

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Who's involved

  • Texas Department of TransportationAgency presenting selected plan for Harvey Road corridor
  • Steve FullhartTxDOT Bryan District public engagement specialist

The facts

  • The plan covers a 2-mile stretch of Harvey Road from Associates Avenue to FM 158.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Current traffic is 12,000 to 15,000 vehicles daily on this stretch; TxDOT projects 60% increase by 2052.1
  • Harvey Road currently has one lane in each direction with a center left-turn lane and limited sidewalks or bike access.1
  • The selected plan expands the roadway to four lanes with two travel lanes in each direction.2
  • The plan includes four roundabouts at major intersections and a 10-foot-wide shared-use path for pedestrians and bicyclists.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • The design includes a narrow, raised median roughly four feet wide.2
  • The selected alternative would require additional right of way but would not displace buildings.2
  • Construction funding has not yet been secured and construction could be years away.2

Who said what

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  • Steve Fullhart, TxDOT Bryan District public engagement specialist Roundabouts keep traffic moving and travelers rarely stop for extended periods.1
  • TxDOT The selected roundabout alternative avoids displacements that would occur with the other two design options.1

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  1. Time’s running out to comment on TxDOT’s Harvey Road roundabout plan KBTX News 3 Not rated, October 20, 2026
  2. Harvey Road widening plan calls for four lanes and roundabouts | Bryan - College Station Community Impact Newspaper Not rated, October 21, 2026

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