PROJECT UPDATE: Clyde Fant Parkway road closures necessary as Jimmie Davis Bridge construction moves forward
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 9:34:40 AM
PROJECT UPDATE: Clyde Fant Parkway road closures necessary as Jimmie Davis Bridge construction moves forward
SHREVEPORT – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that major construction work is moving forward as the new 4-lane Jimmie Davis Bridge (LA 511) continues to take shape over the Red River.
Upcoming activities will require nighttime closures of the Clyde Fant Parkway in Shreveport near its interchange with the existing Jimmie Davis Bridge. The design-builder will be mobilizing equipment and setting girders for the new structure. Girders bear the load of the deck and future traffic, preventing sagging or collapse.
Beginning on the night of Monday, March 9, 2026, all lanes of Clyde Fant Parkway in both directions will be closed to allow for these activities to occur. This full road closure will take place nightly from approximately 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on weeknights until Friday, March 20, 2026.
On the weekend of March 14-15, Clyde Fant Parkway will be closed from 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 13th until 6:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16th.
This will ensure the construction work can be carried out safely and efficiently. The Jimmie Davis Bridge itself will remain open during this work.
To read much more about the project, including accessing detour maps & other resources, visit the JDB project webpage here.
Restrictions/Permits: Total road closure at the specified location.
Alternate Route: Motorists will be detoured via Arthur Ray Teague Parkway and over the Shreveport-Barksdale Bridge (LA 3032).
All 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
DOTD Public Information Officer
Shreveport-Bossier District
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]
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