UPDATE - RESCHEDULED: INTERMITTENT ROAD CLOSURE: I-49 near Mooringsport (Exit 223-LA 169), Caddo Parish
(UPDATE 9/20/2024): DOTD advises motorists that due to changes in SWEPCO's timeline, this operation has been RESCHEDULED to take place from Monday, September 23rd to Wednesday, September 25th. The same 15 minute closure increments will apply.
Please see below original notification for additional information.
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Original notification:
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Friday, September 20, 2024, there will be intermittent closures on I-49 in both the northbound and southbound directions north of Shreveport in Caddo Parish to allow SWEPCO to move a transmission line across the interstate.
This operation will take place from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily through Sunday, September 22, 2024 near Exit 223-LA 169 (Mooringsport). The rest of the interstate corridor north and south of this location will not be affected. (see included map)
The intermittent closures will take place only in 15 minute increments, and then the roadway will be reopened to allow any stopped vehicles to travel through. This configuration will then repeat.
Restrictions/Permits: Intermittent 15 minute total interstate closures at the referenced location.
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
Map indicates location of brief, intermittent interstate closures on I-49 near Mooringsport, Caddo Parish.