UPDATE - ROAD CLOSURES: Arthur Ray Teague & Clyde Fant Parkways, Bossier & Caddo Parishes
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:12:05 PM
UPDATE - ROAD CLOSURES: Arthur Ray Teague & Clyde Fant Parkways, Bossier & Caddo Parishes
(UPDATE 2/11/2025): DOTD advises motorists that the closure of Clyde Fant Parkway in Shreveport at the Jimmie Davis Bridge interchange has been RESCHEDULED for Friday, February 14, 2025 for the purpose of moving the crane back across the roadway. This is part of the ongoing Jimmie Davis Bridge (LA 511) replacement project.
This closure will take place at approximately 9:00 a.m., and is anticipated to take no longer than about 15 minutes. Impacts to traffic are expected to be minimal.
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(UPDATE 2/6/2025): DOTD advises motorists that a closure of Clyde Fant Parkway in Shreveport at the Jimmie Davis Bridge interchange has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 2025 in order to allow for the movement of the crane back across the roadway. This is part of the ongoing Jimmie Davis Bridge (LA 511) replacement project.
This closure will take place at approximately 9:00 a.m., and is anticipated to take no longer than about 15 minutes. Impacts to traffic are expected to be minimal.
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Previous announcement - 1/30/2025:
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that the following full road closures have been scheduled as part of the ongoing Jimmie Davis Bridge (LA 511) replacement project over the Red River in Bossier and Caddo Parishes.
- Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.: Clyde Fant Parkway in Shreveport. Closure will be at the Jimmie Davis Bridge interchange. The remainder of the roadway will be unaffected.
- Friday, February 7, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.: Arthur Ray Teague Parkway in Bossier City. Closure will be at the Jimmie Davis Bridge overpass. The remainder of the roadway will be unaffected.
These full road closures will be executed over the course of approximately 15 minutes, and are necessary to allow for the movement of cranes for construction work on the new Jimmie Davis Bridge project.
Impacts to traffic are anticipated to be minimal as the closures will be brief. Motorists should be aware of crews and equipment and drive with caution through the work zone.
To read more about the Jimmie Davis Bridge replacement project, visit the project webpage by clicking here.
Restrictions/Permits: Full road closure at the specified locations.
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 travel 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 X (Twitter) pages.
Contact Information:
Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Shreveport-Bossier District
(318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov