PROJECT UPDATE: Jimmie Davis Bridge (Medical Drive closure), Bossier Parish
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:18:15 PM
PROJECT UPDATE: Jimmie Davis Bridge (Medical Drive closure), Bossier Parish
BOSSIER PARISH - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that the ongoing $361 million Jimmie Davis Bridge replacement project is moving forward, with construction progressing on the LA 511 (Jimmie Davis Hwy) approaches to the new bridge.
As part of this construction, motorists should expect intermittent closures of either the northbound or southbound entrances of Medical Drive for approximately the next two months to allow for the placement of pipe related to the widening and realignment of LA 511.
Construction on the new bridge over the Red River also continues to move ahead, with work continuing on the bridge foundations. The new four-lane bridge is being built directly north of the existing two-lane bridge.
An extensive amount of dirt work is also underway to form the new on and off-ramps that will provide access to the future four-lane bridge.
Other work in Phase 1 includes constructing raised medians along LA 511, revising the current median barrier along Arthur Ray Teague Parkway at the bridge, and constructing median openings to be used as U-turn locations in future phases.
Alternating lane closures along the LA 511 approaches will be necessary to allow for safe construction activities, so drivers are urged to pay attention to project signage in the area.
All of the construction phasing layouts and details can be accessed by visiting the Jimmie Davis Bridge project webpage.
The entire project is anticipated to wrap up in mid-late 2027, weather and other factors 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]
Jimmie Davis Bridge replacement project over the Red River, Bossier & Caddo Parishes
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