BRIDGE CLOSURE: I-20 westbound on-ramp from Murphy St., Caddo Parish
Monday, August 24, 2020 at 9:00:16 AM

BRIDGE CLOSURE: I-20 westbound on-ramp from Murphy St., Caddo Parish


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Monday, August 31, 2020, the I-20 westbound on-ramp from Murphy Street over Linwood Avenue in Shreveport, Caddo Parish will be closed.

This bridge closure is scheduled take place beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. and last two (2) days, and is necessary to allow for repairs to the structure.

This bridge is located approximately 0.2 miles north of US 80.

Alternate route: Total bridge closure. All vehicles must detour using I-49 southbound to Exit 205 (Kings Hwy) then back to north on I-49 to I-20 westbound.

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

(Map indicates location of I-20 westbound on-ramp closure from Murphy St. in Shreveport, Caddo Parish).