UPDATE: 5/28/21 - The closure has been rescheduled to Saturday, June 12, 2021. The remaining details the same as noted.
INTERSTATE CLOSURE: I-20 eastbound Diversion in Calhoun, Ouachita Parish - EXIT 103
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that on Saturday, June 5, 2021, I-20 eastbound at mile marker 103 near the village of Calhoun in Ouachita Parish will be closed and through east bound traffic on I-20 will be diverted around the work zone by using the exit and on ramps. I-20 westbound traffic lane will remain open and will not be affected.
This closure is scheduled to begin at 7:00 a.m., and is anticipated to last approximately four (4) hours to relocate equipment related to the bridge structure.
Eastbound I-20 traffic will be rerouted via the on and off ramps. During this closure, there will be no access to US-80 from I-20 eastbound and Golson Road will be closed at the Service road.
This interstate closure is part of construction on the ongoing US 80 overpass replacement project in Calhoun.
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