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RAMP CLOSURE: LA 72 (Old Minden Rd) on ramp to I-20 eastbound, Bossier Parish
Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 9:35:35 AM

RAMP CLOSURE: LA 72 (Old Minden Rd) on ramp to I-20 eastbound, Bossier Parish


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that on Saturday, April 15, 2023, the on-ramp from LA 72 (Old Minden Road) to I-20 eastbound in Bossier City, Bossier Parish will be closed.

This ramp closure is scheduled to take place from approximately 4:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and is necessary to allow crews to remove an overhead sign truss.

This work will also include a rolling road block on I-20 eastbound that will last approximately 30 minutes. Motorists should be prepared for intermittent delays during this operation.

Alternate route: I-20 eastbound can be accessed from LA 3105 (Airline Drive).

Restrictions/Permits: Total ramp closure at the specified location. All vehicles needing to access I-20 eastbound at Old Minden Road will need to detour.

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.

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 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 Twitter pages.

Contact Information:

Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
Shreveport-Bossier District
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]