DOTD marks a year of construction for the new Jimmie Davis Bridge project in Bossier, Caddo Parishes
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 9:13:56 AM
DOTD marks a year of construction for the new Jimmie Davis Bridge project in Bossier, Caddo Parishes
SHREVEPORT/BOSSIER CITY – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is highlighting one full year of construction and accomplishments for the ongoing Jimmie Davis Bridge replacement project.
The $360 million project is one of the largest investments in the state’s transportation system in the last several years, eventually transforming the manner in which motorists cross the Red River in the south Shreveport-Bossier City area.
Currently, the contractor is continuing to make progress with building the foundations of the new 4-lane bridge, which is being built immediately north of the existing 2-lane structure. Two temporary trestle bridges that were completed earlier this year are facilitating the mobilization of equipment out onto the water.
In addition to the bridge construction itself, significant work is underway to realign and widen LA 511 (Jimmie Davis Hwy/E. 70th St.) on both sides of the river. This portion of the project, which includes installing a raised median, will revamp traffic flow and accessibility for motorists approaching the bridge or visiting nearby businesses.
Additionally, access to the bridge is being reconstructed via new on and off-ramps that will tie in to not only the roadway, but also the existing pedestrian/bicycle path network on both the Caddo and Bossier sides of the river.
Both the LA 511 realignment and ramp construction require a considerable amount of dirt work, activity that has been underway for several months and will continue for much of the project.
The new 4-lane modernized bridge, expected to service more than 30,000 vehicles per day, is on track to open in early to mid-2027, with progress dependent on weather conditions, river levels, and other factors.
For more information, be sure to visit the Jimmie Davis Bridge project webpage.
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
Jimmie Davis Bridge (LA 511) replacement project over the Red River, Bossier & Caddo Parishes
Jimmie Davis Bridge (LA 511) replacement project over the Red River, Bossier & Caddo Parishes.
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