College Avenue Reconstruction, Phase 1 in Bryan, TX

The City of Bryan Right of Way project, filed under the name College Avenue Reconstruction, Phase 1, is complete. The TDLR record shows the project passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in February 2026, confirming that construction has ended on the stretch of South College Ave. from Villa Maria to Carson in Bryan, TX 77803.

This renovation and alteration covered 54,000 sq ft of public right-of-way within Brazos County. The estimated cost for the work was $478,000, which calculates to $9 per square foot. The scope of work included the installation of sidewalks, multi-purpose pathways, curb ramps, cross walks, signage, and street lights. These upgrades are designed to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility for residents and visitors in the area.

Project Timeline and Registration

The project was registered with TDLR in January 2026, and plan review was completed in the same month. According to the filing, construction started in May 2023, with a scheduled completion date of April 2026. The final inspection passed in February 2026, ahead of the original completion deadline. This timeline reflects a scheduled build window of 1078 days, which is longer than the county median of 121 days for similar renovation and alteration filings in Brazos County.

The owner of record is the City of Bryan, and the registered accessibility specialist for the project is Eddie Hare. The project involves public funds and public land, consistent with the nature of municipal infrastructure improvements. The estimated cost is above the county median of $300,000 for renovation and alteration projects, while the cost per square foot is below the county median of $96. This difference is typical for right-of-way projects, which cover large linear areas with lower per-unit costs compared to building interiors.

Local Context and Labor Market

Bryan is located in Brazos County, where the unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in July 2026, according to FRED data. This rate is higher than a year earlier, reflecting broader economic conditions in the region. The project’s completion adds to the city’s infrastructure, supporting local mobility and accessibility. Census estimates for ZIP 77803 show a population of about 31,923, with a median household income of $50,953 and 10,586 housing units. The area is mostly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $141,000.

Third-party sources, such as the City of Bryan’s website, reference right-of-way permit processes and utility regulations, indicating the ongoing administrative framework around such projects. A PDF from boarddocs.com mentions a right-of-way easement in Bryan, highlighting the legal and property aspects of public road construction. These documents underscore the structured approach to managing public land and infrastructure in Brazos County.