UPDATE - TRAFFIC SHIFT: US 80 (Texas Street) Bridge over Red River, Bossier & Caddo Parishes
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 9:55:48 AM

UPDATE - TRAFFIC SHIFT: US 80 (Texas Street) Bridge over Red River, Bossier & Caddo Parishes


REVISED DATES - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that on Sunday, October 27, 2019, the inside eastbound and westbound lanes on the US 80 (Texas Street) Bridge over the Red River in Caddo & Bossier Parishes will be closed.

The eastbound and westbound outside lanes will remain OPEN, with one lane of traffic maintained in each direction.

This shift is necessary to allow the contractor to reset the concrete barriers. All work is scheduled to be performed between 10:00 p.m. Sunday, October 27nd and 10:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 29th.

This traffic shift is associated with the ongoing rehabilitation project on the Texas Street Bridge.
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REVISED DATE - Beginning Tuesday, October 29, 2019, Phase 2 of the rehabilitation project will begin with two-way traffic shifted to the eastbound lanes of the bridge. The westbound lanes of the bridge will be closed, but one of travel will be maintained in BOTH directions, similar to current conditions.

This shift is necessary to allow the contractor to continue rehabilitation work on the bridge.

The entire project is anticipated to be complete in Summer 2020, with progress dependent on weather conditions.

Alternate route: N/A

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 construction zone.

Call 511 or visit www.511la.org for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call I-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