Portion of Sixth Street Closed Permanently

TYLER — Last Friday, the portion of Sixth Street between Roseland Boulevard and Donnybrook Avenue in Tyler was closed permanently to allow for expansion of the Texas Spine and Joint Hospital. This closure was approved by the Tyler City Council at its November 18, 2009, meeting. Texas Spine and Joint Hospital plans to add 50,000 square feet and 20 beds to its facility. The portion of Sixth Street that was closed will become part of the hospital’s parking lot, giving the hospital a much larger parking area to accommodate its expanded patient base.

While the street will be closed permanently, the closure agreement between Texas Spine and Joint Hospital and the City requires the hospital to maintain access between Roseland Boulevard and Donnybrook Avenue at or near the former Sixth Street location. During construction, officials say, this access will be maintained as much as possible.

According to a city news release, closing this portion of Sixth Street will not affect City services such as emergency responses from the Police and Fire Departments, or bus service from Tyler Transit. Drivers who have been utilizing this portion of Sixth Street are encouraged to create alternate routes utilizing Fourth and Fifth Streets.