PROJECT UPDATE: I-20 major rehabilitation project, Bossier Parish
Friday, March 14, 2025 at 10:04:03 AM
PROJECT UPDATE: I-20 major rehabilitation project, Bossier Parish
BOSSIER CITY – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that the $123 million I-20 major rehabilitation project in Bossier City is in the final phase of construction, with the old outside travel lanes of the interstate now removed.
In addition to the removal of the outside lanes, the contractor has begun rebuilding those lanes, an ongoing operation taking place on the full length of the project from near Hamilton Road to Industrial Drive.
Other construction work includes extensive drainage improvements and replacement of numerous drainage structures throughout the project.
Currently, the Old Minden Road and Industrial Drive interchange ramps remain closed to allow for the reconstruction of the roadway at these locations. Both interchanges will be reopened in late April/early May once the outside lanes at these locations have been built.
The contractor will then shift to the next interchange for reconstruction, and additional information on those locations will be issued at that time.
The project is currently 74% complete, and it anticipated to be complete in late 2025/early 2026, weather and other factors permitting.
As a reminder, commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) such as 18-wheelers are currently prohibited under Louisiana Revised Statute 32:327 from driving through the work zone (from Hamilton Road to Industrial Drive) due to narrow lane widths. As construction progresses and the new travel lanes are built, this prohibition will be assessed for its necessity. CMV drivers should utilize the primary detour of I-220.
Additionally, through travelers on I-20 are urged to utilize I-220 to avoid construction delays.
The I-20 project webpage offers a variety of resources and updates as work progresses. Click here to access that page.
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. Remember to leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front of you.
Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone. Pedestrians should avoid walking or bicyclying on an interstate.
Additional information:
Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional travel information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-888-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 X (Twitter) pages.
Contact Information:
Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Shreveport-Bossier District
(318) 549-8402
erin.buchanan@la.gov
I-20 major rehabilitation project in Bossier City. (photo source: DOTD)
I-20 major rehabilitation project in Bossier City. (photo source: DOTD)
I-20 major rehabilitation project in Bossier City. (photo source: DOTD)
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