LANE/RAMP CLOSURE: I-20 westbound over Westerfield St. & UP Railroad, Bossier Parish
Monday, March 11, 2019 at 5:40:08 PM

LANE/RAMP CLOSURE: I-20 westbound over Westerfield St. & UP Railroad, Bossier Parish


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning Friday, March 15, 2019 at 9:00 p.m., I-20 westbound over Westerfield Street and Union Pacific Railroad in Bossier Parish will be reduced to one lane of traffic, closing the three adjacent outside lanes.

Additionally, the on-ramps from both Benton Road and Barksdale Blvd. to I-20 westbound will be closed.

This traffic configuration will last continuously until Monday, March 18, 2019 at 6:00 a.m.

These closures are related to the ongoing I-20 overpass rehabilitation project in Bossier Parish.

Alternate route: Barksdale Blvd. to Hamilton Road/Diamond Jacks Blvd. to I-20

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 work zone.

Call 511 or visit www.511la.org 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