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ROAD CLOSURE: Medical Drive at LA 511 (Jimmie Davis Bridge Project), Bossier Parish
Tuesday, April 01, 2025 at 2:41:00 PM

ROAD CLOSURE: Medical Drive at LA 511 (Jimmie Davis Bridge Project), Bossier Parish


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that the following road closures have been scheduled for Medical Drive at its intersection with LA 511 (Jimmie Davis Hwy) in Bossier City as part of the ongoing Jimmie Davis Bridge replacement project over the Red River.
  • April 7-14, 2025: Northbound lanes of Medical Drive
  • April 14-21, 2025: Southbound lanes of Medical Drive
These road closures are necessary to allow the contractor to install drainage structures at these locations, related to the ongoing work to widen and reconstruct LA 511.

To read more about the Jimmie Davis Bridge replacement project, click here.

Restrictions/Permits: Full closures at the specified locations.

Alternate Route: Detour signage will be in place.

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. 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.

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