UPDATE - REOPENED: I-20 eastbound to I-220 westbound, Bossier Parish
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 10:59:22 AM
UPDATE - REOPENED: I-20 eastbound to I-220 westbound, Bossier Parish
(UPDATE 10/19/2022): DOTD advises motorists that the I-220 westbound on-ramp from I-20 eastbound ramp in Bossier Parish has been REOPENED.
We appreciate everyone's patience as these repairs were underway.
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UPDATE (9/12/2022): Work continues on the I-220 westbound on-ramp from I-20 eastbound in Bossier Parish. The ramp is currently closed and is anticipated to remain closed until early October 2022 to allow the contractor to pour approach slabs and perform other necessary repairs.
This work is associated with the ongoing I-20/I-220 Barksdale Air Force Base Interchange Project to construct a new segment of roadway extending southward from the existing interchange and leading to a new access point to the base.
We appreciate the traveling public's patience throughout this process and the construction of this new piece of infrastructure to benefit the region.
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Original notification (7/08/2022):
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises the public that beginning on Monday, July 18, 2022 at 7:00 a.m., the I-20 eastbound ramp to I-220 westbound (Exit 26 near Louisiana Downs) in Bossier Parish will be closed.
This ramp closure is scheduled to be in place for approximately two months, and is necessary to allow the contractor to complete repairs to the expansion joints located on this bridge.
This work is associated with the ongoing I-20/I-220 Barksdale Air Force Base Interchange Project to construct a new segment of roadway extending southward from the existing interchange and leading to a new access point to the base.
To read more about the project, click here.
Alternate route: Detour signage will be in place.
Restrictions/Permits: Total ramp closure. All vehicles must detour.
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 construction zone.
Additional information:
Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app 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
Map indicates location of ramp closure at the I-20/I-220 Interchange in Bossier Parish.