What is hwy 6 texas?

US Highway 6 (Hwy 6) is a major east-west highway in Texas. It begins at the Texas-Louisiana border in Sabine County and travels approximately 320 miles westward to the New Mexico border in El Paso. Hwy 6 passes through several major cities in Texas, including Houston, College Station, Waco, and Odessa.

In Houston, Hwy 6 is one of the primary north-south arteries on the west side of the city, running parallel to Interstate 45. It is a busy commercial and retail corridor, with many shopping centers, restaurants, and businesses lining the road.

Outside of the major cities, Hwy 6 is a two-lane highway with occasional passing lanes to allow for safe passing of slower vehicles. The speed limit on Hwy 6 varies depending on the section of the road, but typically ranges from 70 to 75 miles per hour.

Hwy 6 also passes through several rural areas of Texas, offering scenic views of farmland, ranches, and oil wells. It is an important transportation route for both commercial and personal vehicles, connecting many regions of Texas.