LANE CLOSURE: I-220 westbound bridge over Red River, Caddo & Bossier Parishes
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that on Thursday, July 15, 2021, the I-220 westbound bridge over the Red River will be reduced to one (1) lane of traffic.
This lane closure is scheduled to take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and is necessary to allow for routine bridge inspection.
This bridge is located approximately 2.3 miles west of LA 3 (Benton Road).
Alternate route: This lane closure will allow vehicles 14 feet wide or smaller to pass through the bridge inspection zone. Larger vehicles must detour using I-20.
Restrictions/Permits: Width restriction in place. Vehicles should detour as appropriate.
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, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app 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 lane closure on I-220 over the Red River in
Caddo & Bossier Parishes for routine bridge inspection.