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CORRECTION - LANE CLOSURE: US 71 (N. Market St) northbound near I-220, Caddo Parish
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 9:20:26 AM

CORRECTION - LANE CLOSURE: US 71 (N. Market St) northbound near I-220, Caddo Parish


The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, the northbound outside (right) lane of US 71 (N. Market Street) north of I-220 in Shreveport will be closed.

This lane closure is scheduled to take place from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is necessary to allow SWEPCO to replace electrical components on an existing utility pole.

This is located approximately 1.2 miles north of the intersection with LA 3094 (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive).

Restrictions/Permits: N/A

Alternate Route: N/A

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
[email protected]