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POSTONED - LANE CLOSURES: I-20 near Exit 5, Caddo Parish
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 9:23:07 AM

POSTPONED - LANE CLOSURES: I-20 near Exit 5, Caddo Parish


(UPDATE 10/29/2025): DOTD advises motorists that the below referenced lane closures for I-20 in Caddo Parish have been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.

DOTD will issue an additional update when those dates have been finalized.
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Original notification - 10/28/2025:

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that the following intermittent lane closures have been scheduled for I-20 in both directions near Exit 5 (US 79/US 80) in Caddo Parish.
  • Monday, November 3, 2025, 11:00am – 5:00pm: I-20 westbound outside lane
  • Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 6:00am – 5:00pm: I-20 westbound outside lane
  • Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 6:00am – 5:00pm: I-20 eastbound outside lane
These lane closures are necessary to allow crews to safely mobilize and obtain core samples from the soil located near the roadway.

Restrictions/Permits: N/A

Alternate Route: No alternate route necessary for this work.

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]