UPDATE - EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE: LA 1 (Spring St.) northbound exit from I-20, downtown Shreveport, Caddo Parish
Friday, April 24, 2020 at 3:01:53 PM

UPDATE - EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE: LA 1 (Spring St.) northbound exit from I-20, downtown Shreveport, Caddo Parish


UPDATE: The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that the LA 1 (Spring St.) northbound exit (Exit 19A) from I-20 remains CLOSED due to a train derailment that occurred on a railroad track located in downtown Shreveport.

The incident happened on the morning of Friday, April 24, 2020, prompting the closure of the overpass after one of the train cars struck the bridge.

DOTD crews have determined that the damage to the bridge is extensive enough for the off-ramp and overpass to remain closed until further notice, and to require an emergency contract to be executed for necessary repairs. This process of developing the emergency contract will begin immediately.

Both Kansas City Southern and Union Pacific (which owned the train) have responded to the derailment and coordinated clean-up efforts.

DOTD will issue further notification when the exit and roadway have been reopened. Motorists are urged to be aware of the closure, and be prepared to utilize an alternate route into downtown Shreveport.

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 construction zone.

Call 511 or visit www.511la.org for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call I-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