Six Flags Texas Giant Closed Until 2011

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Six Flags Texas Giant Closed Until 2011

Bryan Rupp

Story Created: Nov 1, 2009 at 7:56 PM CST

Story Updated: Nov 1, 2009 at 7:56 PM CST

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Six Flags Over Texas plans to close the original Texas Giant roller coaster for a $10 million renovation, which includes a new track, trains and controls.

The 14-story ride will roll to a stop on Sunday and is scheduled to reopen in 2011. A farewell celebration is slated to begin at 4:30 p.m. The event will conclude with a final ride at 7 p.m.

Park officials say the 19-year-old ride has carried more than 23 million riders since opening in 1990.

Officials shuttered the roller coaster this summer after one of its cars lost its proper position on the track and began gouging the rails. Officials said the hot dry weather caused the track misalignment.

The ride was named after the 1956 movie "Giant" and covers nearly 3 acres.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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