LANE/RAMP CLOSURES: I-49 northbound near LA 511, Caddo Parish
Friday, April 19, 2024 at 8:37:52 AM

LANE/RAMP CLOSURES: I-49 northbound near LA 511, Caddo Parish


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists on Sunday, April 21, 2024, I-49 northbound near LA 511 (W. 70th Street) in Shreveport, Caddo Parish will be reduced to one lane.

Additionally, the LA 3132 ramps to I-49 northbound will be closed.

These closures are scheduled to take place from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and are necessary for the purpose of repairing a bridge joint.

Restrictions/Permits: Vehicles 12 feet wide and smaller will be allowed to pass through the work zone. All larger vehicles will need to use an alternate route.

Alternate Route: 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