PROJECT UPDATE: Jimmie Davis Bridge Replacement Project, Caddo & Bossier Parishes
Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 9:57:26 AM
PROJECT UPDATE: Jimmie Davis Bridge Replacement Project, Caddo & Bossier Parishes
SHREVEPORT – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that the ongoing $361 million project to replace the LA 511 (Jimmie Davis Bridge) over the Red River in Caddo and Bossier Parishes has progressed into a new phase of construction.
Phase 2/2A of construction involves the continued widening and realignment of LA 511 (Jimmie Davis Hwy/70th Street). Beginning on Monday, November 24, 2025, a traffic shift will occur to allow construction activities to take place on westbound LA 511 on the west side of the bridge.
The Clyde Fant Parkway southbound ramp to LA 511 westbound will be closed. Motorists wishing to access LA 511 westbound will continue southbound on Clyde Fant, go under the JDB overpass, and proceed around to a temporarily installed traffic signal that will provide access to LA 511 westbound.
This configuration is anticipated to be in place until March 2026.
In addition to the widening/realignment of LA 511, major construction activities continue full steam ahead on the new 4-lane bridge. Drilled shaft installation, pouring bent footings, and pile driving operations are all underway.
The entire project remains on track to wrap up in mid to late 2027, weather and other factors permitting.
TRAFFIC SHIFT RESOURCES:
A detour map of Phase 2 & 2A (as well as other maps and phases) can be accessed at this link.
Additional project details and information about construction phasing can be accessed at this link.
All other project information and previous updates can be found at the JDB project webpage at this link.
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 TRAVEL 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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