EMERGENCY LANE CLOSURE: I-220 westbound near Lakeshore Dr., Caddo Parish
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:25:18 PM
EMERGENCY LANE CLOSURE: I-220 westbound near Lakeshore Dr., Caddo Parish
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that on Thursday, July 11, 2025, the inside (left) lane of I-220 westbound between the Cross Lake Bridge and Lakeshore Drive interchange will be closed.
This lane closure is scheduled to take place from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and is necessary for emergency roadway repair.
Periods of extreme heat can cause concrete pavement to expand, resulting in buckling at the roadway joints that can occur quickly and without warning. DOTD crews are prepared to address these ‘blow-ups’, as they’re commonly referred to.
To learn more about this type of heat-related roadway buckling, click here.
Restrictions/Permits: Existing permitted oversize loads will be accommodated through the work zone.
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]
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