INTERSTATE CLOSURE – I-220 eastbound & westbound in Caddo Parish
Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 8:16:30 AM

INTERSTATE CLOSURE – I-220 eastbound & westbound in Caddo Parish


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that on Saturday, July 14, 2018 and Sunday, July 15, 2018, I-220 eastbound and westbound from LA 1 (North Market St) to LA 173 (Hilry Huckaby III Ave) in Caddo Parish will be closed.

The closure is scheduled to take place from approximately 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. each day.

The complete interstate closure is necessary for the contractor to complete roadwork and related activities as part of the I-49 Segment K2 project that is currently under construction in Shreveport.

Alternate Route:

I-220 eastbound detour: ALL traffic will be diverted off at Exit 5. Detour will be LA 173 to LA 3094 to LA 1 to I-220

I-220 westbound detour: ALL traffic will be diverted off at Exit 7A. Detour will be LA 1 to LA 3094 to LA 173 to I-220.

Restrictions/Permits: N/A

This work will be performed WEATHER PERMITTING.

Safety Reminder:

DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.

Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking or biking near an active work zone.

Call 511 or visit www.511la.org for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-800-ROAD-511 (1-800-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MYDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and Twitter pages.

Contact Information:

Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
District 04
(318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov