CORRECTION - NIGHTTIME LANE CLOSURE: LA 511 (Jimmie Davis Bridge) over Red River, Bossier & Caddo Parishes
Friday, October 18, 2024 at 6:15:01 PM
CORRECTION - NIGHTTIME LANE CLOSURE: LA 511 (Jimmie Davis Bridge) over Red River, Bossier & Caddo Parishes
(UPDATE 10/18/2024): CORRECTED TIME: DOTD advises motorists that the below referenced nighttime lane closure did not occur on October 16th due to equipment issues. Instead, the lane closure will take place on the night of Monday, October 21, 2024 from approximately 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
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(UPDATE 10/8/2024): DOTD advises motorists that the below referenced nighttime lane closure has been rescheduled for the night of Wednesday, October 16th from approximately 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
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(UPDATE 10/7/2024): DOTD advises motorists that this lane closure has been canceled and will be rescheduled. We will issue an update when a date has been finalized.
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(Original notification):
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that on the night of Thursday, October 10, 2024, the westbound lane of the LA 511 (Jimmie Davis Bridge) over the Red River in Bossier & Caddo Parishes will be closed.
This lane closure is scheduled to take place from approximately 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. for one night, and is necessary to allow the contractor for the Jimmie Davis Bridge project to mobilize equipment in order to pour concrete for the test shaft for the new bridge.
The bridge will remain open to traffic, with vehicles allowed through via the use of flagging operations.
To read more about the Jimmie Davis Bridge project, visit the project webpage here.
Restrictions/Permits: N/A
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. Remember to leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front of you.
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