PROJECT UPDATE – RAMP REOPENED: I-20 major rehab project, Bossier Parish
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:50:41 PM
PROJECT UPDATE – RAMP REOPENED: I-20 major rehab project, Bossier Parish
BOSSIER CITY – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that the I-20 westbound on-ramp at the LA 3105 (Airline Drive) interchange in Bossier City has been REOPENED to traffic following its full reconstruction as part of the ongoing I-20 major rehabilitation project.
The westbound off-ramp at Airline Drive is slated to reopen to traffic on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. An update will be issued when that occurs.
As a reminder, the Airline Drive eastbound on and off-ramps were reopened to traffic on Friday, October 24, 2025 after being fully rebuilt.
The reopening of the Airline Drive interchange marks another significant milestone for the $128 million project that is providing a host of critical improvements to the 3.5 mile stretch of I-20.
The Barksdale Blvd. and Benton Rd. on-ramp to I-20 westbound are anticipated to reopen in late November 2025, with the I-20 eastbound off-ramp to Benton Road on course for reopening in late December 2025.
All major concrete paving work is also nearing completion, a critical component of the overall project, which include the total reconstruction all travel lanes, roadway base, and interchange ramps from Benton Road to Industrial Drive in Bossier City. New drainage structures, street lighting improvements, and all new striping & signage are also included.
The entire project is anticipated to wrap up in early 2026, weather and other factors permitting. To read all about the project, click here to visit the project webpage.
CMV REMINDER:
Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) such as 18-wheelers are currently prohibited under Louisiana Revised Statute 32:327 from driving through the rehab work zone (from Hamilton Road to Industrial Drive) due to narrow lane widths. As construction progresses and the new travel lanes are built, this prohibition will be assessed for its necessity. CMV drivers must utilize the primary detour of I-220.
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. Pedestrians should avoid walking or bicycling on an interstate.
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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