Emergency Shoulder Closures: I-20 EB and WB – Ouachita Parish
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 2:29:48 PM
Update 3/4/2026: Construction continues on this project.
Update 2/23/2026: I-20 Eastbound shoulder closures will start on 2/24/2026 in Ouachita Parish, weather permitting.
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Ouachita Parish - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces shoulder closures along Interstate 20 Westbound starting at the Ouachita Parish/Richland Parish Line beginning Monday February 16, 2026.
This closure is necessary for emergency tree debris removal.
Work will be conducted 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.
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 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 Twitter pages.
Contact Information:
Erin Buchanan
DOTD Public Information Officer
Monroe District
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]
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