LANE/RAMP CLOSURES: I-20 eastbound near Orange St. overpass, Ouachita Parish
Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 8:52:03 AM

UPDATE: This section was reopened on Monday afternoon, December 14, 2020.

LANE/RAMP CLOSURES: I-20 eastbound near Orange St. overpass, Ouachita Parish


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that on Monday, December 14, 2020 beginning at 9:00 a.m., the two outside eastbound lanes of I-20 near the Orange Street overpass in Monroe, Ouachita Parish will be closed.

The inside lanes will remain open to traffic.

Additionally, the two eastbound on-ramps from Ouachita Avenue and Texas Avenue will be closed.

These lane and ramps closures are necessary to allow for overpass inspection and roadway repairs due to a recent crash.

These closures will remain in place until work is complete, anticipated to last approximately four (4) hours.

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.

Additional information:

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 wwwsp.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and Twitter pages.

Contact Information:

Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Monroe District
(318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov