UPDATE: INTERSTATE CLOSURES: I-20 pedestrian overpass removal, Caddo Parish
Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 2:45:28 PM

UPDATE: INTERSTATE CLOSURES: I-20 pedestrian overpass removal, Caddo Parish


UPDATE: I-20 nighttime closures for the actual removal of the pedestrian overpass have been updated as follows:
  • Full eastbound closure: Thursday, May 2nd, 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. (Detour Exit 8)
  • Full westbound closure: Friday, May 3rd, 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. (Detour Exit 5)
The eastbound closure scheduled for tonight, April 25th, WILL proceed as scheduled. This closure is to continue prep work for the overpass removal.
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UPDATE: Due to forecasted inclement weather, the eastbound I-20 nighttime closure previously scheduled for Wednesday, April 24th has been RESCHEDULED for Thursday, April 25th, from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

This work is related to the removal of the pedestrian overpass on I-20 in Caddo Parish located approximately 0.5 miles west of LA 526 (West Bert Kouns Industrial Loop) interchange.
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Two full nightly closures of I-20 will be required as work begins. This work is to install temporary barriers on the roadway shoulder and prep the bridge spans for removal. The scheduled closures are as follows:
  • Full westbound closure: Tuesday, April 23rd, 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. (Detour Exit 8)
  • Full eastbound closure: Wednesday, April 24th, 11 p.m. – 5 a.m. (Detour Exit 5)
Two more nightly interstate closures will be required for the actual removal of the bridge. Those closures are as follows:
  • Full westbound closure: Monday, April 29th, 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. (Detour Exit 8)
  • Full eastbound closure: Tuesday, April 30th, 11 p.m. – 5 a.m. (Detour Exit 5)
Drivers are encouraged to pay attention to advance warning signs as they approach the construction zone, slow down, and be aware of workers and their equipment.

All work will be performed weather permitting.

Contact information:

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