INTERMITTENT LANE CLOSURES: LA 526 (Bert Kouns Industrial Loop) over I-20, Caddo Parish
Friday, June 14, 2019 at 9:34:10 AM
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at 9:00 p.m. until 6:00 am and Sunday, June 16, 2019 9:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. LA 526 (Bert Kouns Industrial Loop) over I-20 in Caddo Parish will have intermittent lane closures to repair expansion joints between the roadway and approach panels to a bridge allow for absorption of the expansion of highway pavement. These joints are designed to safely absorb the heat-induced expansion and contraction of construction materials, vibration, and to hold various portions of the roadway together.

Work will be performed between approximately 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., and is expected to last two (2) days.

Alternate route: N/A

Restrictions/Permits: Single lane closures only. Interstate will remain open.

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