All lanes of I-220 both Westbound and Eastbound will be closed to traffic from west Intersection with I-20 to LA1 / US71 (N. Market St), Caddo Parish
Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 3:31:50 PM
Motorists are advised that on Friday, May 15, 2015 work will commence for installing temporary concrete barrier walls, and Overhead Sign Trusses by LADOTD contractors on I-220. Additionally, SWEPCO will be installing new overhead transmission lines over I-220 in a realignment due to the new construction of the I-49 North and I-220 Interchange. The East Bound and West Bound lanes of I-220 between LA 1/ US 71 (North Market Street) and I-20 West Intersection with I-220 will be affected by the previous mentioned work.
All lanes of I-220 both Westbound and Eastbound will be closed to all traffic from the west Intersection with I-20 to LA1 / US71 (North Market Street). This work is anticipated to last three (3) days weather permitting
The lane/road closures will be in place 24 hours a day from 8:00 pm on Friday, May 15, 2015 until 4:00 am Monday, May 18, 2015.
The road closure is scheduled to end on Monday, May 18, 2015 at 4:00 am.
Alternate Route:

All east bound traffic traveling on I-20 for I-220 eastbound to remain eastbound on I-20 to Exit 26 then west on I-220 to Exit 7A US 71 / LA 1 South to Shreveport or Exit 7B US 71/ LA 1 North Texarkana.

All west bound traffic traveling on I-20 for I-220 may use Exit 26 (to travel west on I-220) to Exit 7A US 71 / LA 1 South to Shreveport or Exit 7B US 71/ LA 1 North Texarkana.

All traffic for I-49 North to Texarkana traveling east bound I-20 to Exit 26 then west on I-220 to Exit 7B US 71 / LA1 North to Texarkana and I-49 North.

All traffic for I-49 North to Texarkana traveling west bound I-20 to Exit 26 then west on I-220 to Exit 7B US 71 / LA1 North to Texarkana and I-49 North.

All traffic traveling south on LA 1/ US 71 to Alexandria take I-220 east to I-20 then west on I-20 to I-49/I-20 Interchange then South on I-49.

Westbound traveling on LA 3132 to Exit 1C East I-20 towards Monroe or Exit 1B West towards Dallas.

Restriction/Permits
All Traffic is restricted to this section during the road closure.

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.

Contact Information:
Kevin Blunck, PE
Western Area Engineer
318-549-8452
Kevin.Blunck@la.gov