UPDATE - INTERMITTENT LANE CLOSURES: I-49 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish
Wednesday, May 01, 2019 at 2:16:22 PM
UPDATE - INTERMITTENT LANE CLOSURES: I-49 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Monday, May 6, 2019, there will be intermittent nightly lane closures on I-49 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish at the following locations:
- I-49 southbound over Kings Highway
- I-49 northbound over Kings Highway
- I-49 northbound over St. Vincent Avenue
- I-49 southbound over KCS Railroad
- I-49 northbound over LA 526 (Bert Kouns Industrial Loop)
- I-49 southbound over LA 526 (Bert Kouns Industrial Loop)
These lane closures are scheduled to take place from approximately 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. They are related to an ongoing project to repair joints on the bridge decks of I-20 in Caddo, Bienville and Webster Parishes, as well as I-49 in Caddo Parish.
Please note that daytime lane closures will be allowed on weekends. This work is expected to last approximately three (3) weeks.
Alternate route: N/A
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 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). 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
Shreveport-Bossier District
(318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov