INTERMITTENT RAMP CLOSURES: I-49 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish
Friday, April 28, 2023 at 1:07:29 PM

INTERMITTENT RAMP CLOSURES: I-49 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that the following intermittent ramp closures on I-49 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish have been scheduled to allow Kansas City Southern railroad to perform maintenance work to their infrastructure:
  • I-49 southbound off-ramp to Kings Highway: Friday, May 5, 2023
  • I-49 southbound off-ramp to LA 511 (70th Street): Friday, May 5, 2023
  • I-49 southbound off-ramp to Hollywood/Pierremont: Saturday, May 6, 2023
These intermittent ramp closures will take place in 30-minute increments from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Alternate route: Detour signage will be in place.

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 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